A joint operational team of the Special Response Battalion (SRB-6 and SRB-8) has arrested Md Shahriar Islam Rocky, a top member of Khulna’s criminal gang ‘Nurajim Bahini’ and brother of gang ringleader Nurajim, from Shibchar in Madaripur district.
Acting on tip-off, the joint team conducted a special drive in DC Road area under Shibchar Police Station around 3:30pm on Thursday to apprehend him.
According to law enforcement sources, Rocky faces a total of nine cases across various police stations in Khulna metropolis, including three murder cases and four drug-related cases.
SRB officials said direct involvement of the Nurajim Bahini recently surfaced in an armed attack and vandalism demanding extortion at the ‘New Apollo Diagnostic and Consultation Centre’ in Khulna.
The criminal group had long been operating various illegal activities, including drug trafficking, murder, and extortion, across Khulna city.
Rocky had been in hiding to evade arrest following the diagnostic centre incident.
Following his arrest in Madaripur, Rocky was handed over to the Sadar Police Station of Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP) for further legal proceedings.
