In the joint operation of the Coast Guard and the Navy, an associate of the Sundarbans' violent dacoit Chotan Force has been arrested along with weapons and ammunition.
Coast Guard media officer Lt. Commander Siam-ul-Haq informed this information on Tuesday morning.
Based on the secret information, it is known that the violent dacoit Chotan Bahini of Sundarbans was preparing for a robbery in the Khashitana Canal area adjacent to Rayandi in Koira of Khulna district. Based on the information received, the Coast Guard Station and Navy Contingent conducted a joint operation in the area during the operation, during the operation, the raiding team chased the robbers and arrested an associate of Chotan forces with a single-barreled gun, two rounds of fresh cartridges and three rounds of empty cartridges.
Initial interrogation revealed that the arrested robber associate Sagar Sheikh (new Muslim) alias Jay Sheel (41) is a resident of Koira in Khulna district, who has been supporting the robbery with the Chotan forces for a long time by providing arms, ammunition and logistics.
The seized arms and ammunition and the subsequent legal action of the seized accused are under process, Lt. Commander Siam-ul-Haq also said that the Bangladesh Coast Guard will continue such operations in the future to keep the Sundarbans bandit-free.
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