Detectives claimed to have arrested six “professional” muggers during a special operation in the capital on Wednesday.
The arrestees are Md Ismail Hariz, 21, Md Alam, 25, Md Robin, 26, Md Siddiqur Rahman, 38, Nashat Khan Nabil, 19, and Robiul Islam Mahin, 20.
Acting on a tip-off, a team from Detective Branch (Wari Division) of police conducted raids in Chowrasta and Sayedabad areas under Jatrabari Police Station, said a press release issued by the DMP.
Primary investigation revealed the arrestees were involved in organised mugging in different parts of the capital for a long period. The suspects are reportedly named in multiple cases related to theft, narcotics, and robbery, the release said.
Legal proceedings against the arrested individuals are currently underway.
