3 arrested over assaulting journalist, snatching camera
Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the assault of a photojournalist and snatching his camera in Mohammadpur area of the capital.
Assistant Police Commissioner (AC) of Mohammadpur Zone Tarek Sekander confirmed the arrests today (17 November).
The incident occurred on the night of 13 November when Naimur Rahman, a photojournalist for Daily Ittefaq, was attacked and robbed. The perpetrators stole Tk7,000 in cash, a Nikon D-850 camera, a Nikon 24-120 mm lens, and a mobile phone.
Naimur Rahman filed a written complaint at Mohammadpur Police Station yesterday.
"Following the complaint, police launched an operation and arrested three individuals from the Green View housing area in Mohammadpur and recovered the stolen items," said AC Tarek Sekander.