As part of the ongoing special joint operations in the capital’s Mohammadpur, the law enforces arrested 29 more suspects for their alleged involvement in mugging, robbery, and extortion. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) and the Police Headquarters (PHQ) in two separate media releases disclosed the updates today.
With the arrest, the total number of arrests has now risen to 108 in the last three days.
The ISPR release said an army team raided the Geneva camp in Mohammadpur on Monday night and arrested seven people, including drug dealer Bunia Sohel.
On Saturday, residents, including students, held a demonstration in front of Mohammadpur Police Station, demanding enhanced security. Locals also gave a 72-hour ultimatum to improve the law and order. Later on Saturday evening, the joint forces arrested 45 people from Mohammadpur and adjoining areas. On Sunday, 34 more people were arrested in different areas of Mohammadpur.
According to sources, the criminal activities centring the Geneva camp in Mohammadpur have increased in recent times, especially during the changing circumstances after the fall of the Awami League government on August 5.
