A suspected collector of the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF-Prosit) has been arrested with a locally made firearm and two rounds of ammunition during an army operation in Ramgarh upazila of Khagrachhari.
The man, identified as Supayan Marma, 50, also known as ‘Satya’ in the area, was detained in the Premtala area around noon on Wednesday.
Police said a locally made LG firearm, two live cartridges, a collection book, Tk1,319 in cash and two mobile phones were recovered from his possession.
Supayan, son of late Redachai Marma, is a resident of Marmachhari village in Lakshmichhari upazila of Khagrachhari.
Ramgarh Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Nazir Alam confirmed the arrest, saying the man was detained with the firearm and ammunition during the army operation.
A case has been filed against him under the Arms Act and on charges of extortion, the OC added.
