Police have arrested 12 people allegedly involved in various crimes during a special drive in the capital’s Jatrabari Police Station area.
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) disclosed the arrests in a statement issued on Friday, saying the operation was carried out on Thursday.
The arrestees are Md Shakil, 23; Md Bappi, 27; Md Azizul Sheikh Aidul, 40; Md Didar Mia, 39; Md Sharif, 29; Md Tamim Mia, 22; Nur Mohammad Hasan alias Md Hasan Mia, 32; Md Saddam Hossain, 30; Md Abul Kashem, 52; Md Rifat Hossain Mimu, 29; Md Suman, 24; and Sohag Ahmed.
According to the statement, those arrested include accused in regular cases as well as people allegedly involved in various criminal activities.
Police said such drives would continue to maintain law and order.
Legal proceedings against the arrestees are under way.
