From April 10 to 17, the joint forces, comprising various units of infantry divisions and independent brigades of the Bangladesh Army, have arrested 390 criminals in separate raids across the country.
A large quantity of arms, ammunition, sharp weapons, and various drugs were also recovered from their possession.
“A total of 390 criminals — including listed terrorists, robbers, extortionists, fugitive accused, muggers, teen gang members, drug dealers, and addicts — were arrested during the operations. Ten illegal firearms, 46 rounds of ammunition, various types of drugs, locally made weapons, snatched mobile phones and laptops, foreign currencies, and cash were recovered from their possession,” stated a post on the verified Facebook page of the Bangladesh Army.
Sources said the arrestees were handed over to the respective police stations after initial interrogations.
In addition, Bangladesh Army units conducted patrols and safety operations across the country in observance of Pohela Boishakh.
They also provided overall security in response to incidents of vandalism and looting at various business establishments.
