DHAKA, Nov 25, 2024 (BSS) - Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) detained 14 members
of Fakhrul dacoit gang along with three firearms and local made sharp weapons
from Hatia in Noakhali district.

Lieutenant Commander Khandaker Munif Taki, Media Officer of the Coast Guard
Headquarters, confirmed the matter.

He said that for several days, members of the notorious Fakhrul robbers' gang
has been carrying out various heinous crimes such as robbery, extortion and
fishermen hostage in the Meghna River and adjacent chars under Hatia upazila.

After getting allegations from the local people, the Coast Guard has
increased intelligence in the areas.

Based on intelligence information, a special operation was conducted by BCG
Station Hatia under Coast Guard South Zone in the area adjacent to Baro Aulia
Bazar in Noakhali district on November 23 last.

In the operation, 14 members of Fakhrul dacoit gang were arrested along with
three firearms, 13 local sharp weapons, three deer horns, 18 mobile phones,
one watch and Taka 48,000 in cash from them.

The arrested dacoits along with the seized firearms, weapons and other
materials were handed over to Hatia Police Station for further legal action.