Under the guidance of Chattogram District Superintendent of Police Md. Masud Alam, BPM, a joint operation by the Chandanaish Police Station and Dhopachhari Police Investigation Center resulted in the arrest of 10 individuals, including 8 members of an organized theft syndicate. The raids were conducted across various areas of the police station jurisdiction starting Friday (October 23) until Saturday (October 24) morning at 7:30 AM.

According to police sources, the 8 arrested theft suspects are named in Chandanaish Police Station Theft Case No. 15 (GR-166/26) and have long been involved in criminal activities such as theft and mugging across various areas of Chattogram. The apprehended suspects are: Shaoyad (48) from Barama, Chandanaish; Nazrul Islam (35) from Sandwip; Nayan alias Abdullah (40) from Bayezid; Nasir Uddin (35) from Lohagara; metro drivers Nazrul Islam (24) and Abdur Rahman (27), both from Bashkhali; Tareq (26) from Kotwali; and Sharif Mia alias Kalu (27) from Sunamganj. Additionally, warrant-accused Abdul Gani and Russel (23), who was sentenced to 10 days in prison by a mobile court for a drug offense, were also arrested.