3 members of 'Kobji Kata Anwar' gang arrested while preparing for robbery in Mohammadpur
The arrests came during a raid in Mohammadia Housing,
Three members of the "Kobji Kata Anwar" gang were arrested this morning (29 August) by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) while allegedly preparing for a robbery in Dhaka's Mohammadpur.
The arrestees are Md Rafiqul Islam alias Rifat Chakdar, 25, Md Hanif Hossain alias Joy, 26, and Md Chan Mia, 20.
The arrests came during a raid in Mohammadia Housing, said Major M Mubeen Rahman Tapas, deputy director (media) of RAB-2.
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A sword was recovered from their possession, he added.
The official said the arrestees are active members of the "Kobji Kata Anwar" and "I Don't Care Mohammadpur" gangs.
They have allegedly been involved in snatching, robbery, burglary and drug dealing in Mohammadpur for a long time.
RAB-2 said Rifat faces two cases at Mohammadpur Police Station over robbery and preparation for robbery, and another robbery case at Adabor Police Station.
Joy faces three cases at Mohammadpur Police Station and one each under the Speedy Trial Act and Narcotics Control Act. He has two arrest warrants out for him and was previously arrested three times.
Chan Mia has two cases at Mohammadpur Police Station over robbery and drugs, and another robbery case at Adabor Police Station.
