2 arrested with pistol stolen from police station in Ctg
Chattogram Metropolitan Police's (CMP) Pahartali police station conducted a raid in the Sagarika Intersection area yesterday (4 November) and arrested two people involved in looting the police station on 5 August.
Police also recovered a looted pistol and many other police equipment from their possession.
The arrested were identified as Md. Mahabur Rahman, 27, and Nur Nabi, 25.
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Kazi Mohammad Tarek Aziz, additional deputy commissioner (PR and Media) of CMP, confirmed the details of the operation through a press release in the evening.
According to the press release, Md Mahabur Rahman, 27, a suspect in the 5 August Pahartali police station looting and arson case, was arrested in the morning. "Following a thorough investigation, it was revealed that Mahabur, along with 6-7 other individuals, was involved in the incident", he added.
Police recovered several items used by police officers from his residence, including a police uniform, watches, mobile phones, shoes, an umbrella, and a raincoat. Following further questioning, Mahabur disclosed the location of additional stolen items, leading police to a pond near B Tech Bazar, where they recovered two burned motorcycles.
Upon further interrogation, Mahabur revealed the identity of his accomplice, Nur Nabi. Police conducted a raid in the Railway Housing Society area, apprehending him at 3:30pm. Later, based on information provided by both suspects, a raid was conducted in the Ispahani Hills at 5:00 pm, where officers unearthed a 9mm pistol stolen from the Pahartali police station around 6:30 pm.
Legal proceedings are underway against the arrested suspects, according to Pahartali police station officials.
