8 held with weapons in Mohammadpur mugging attempt

In a special anti-crime operation, RAB-2 arrested eight individuals found in possession of indigenous weapons as they prepared for mugging in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur.

The arrested suspects are identified as Md Tamim, Md Naeem, Md Hasan, Md Rakib, Md Litton, Md Russell, Md Limon, and Md Zubair.

ASP Shihab Karim, assistant director of RAB-2, shared this information on Tuesday. 

Acting on a tip-off, RAB-2 learned that an organised gang of muggers had split into groups, equipped with indigenous weapons, and were preparing to strike multiple locations in Mohammadpur. 

RAB-2's raiding teams quickly mobilized and apprehended eight members, including key figures in the mugger’s gang, during their preparations.

Among the seized items were weapons including samurai swords, knives, and machetes. 

ASP Karim said that these individuals had been threatening passersby in various areas of the capital, swiftly robbing them of valuables like cash, jewelry, and mobile phones.

The arrested individuals have been handed over to Mohammadpur police station for further legal action.