The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 490 individuals and filed 42 cases across various police stations in the capital during regular anti-crime operations over the past 24 hours.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) of DMP Media and Public Relations Division Md. Akhtar Hossain confirmed the details on Sunday (October 18, 2026). According to the division-wise breakdown, Mirpur Division recorded the highest number of arrests with 123 suspects, followed by Tejgaon (92), Motijheel (62), Wari (57), Lalbagh (52), Gulshan (40), Ramna (39), and Uttara (25).
During the coordinated raids, police recovered various incriminating evidence, narcotics, 15 mobile phones, two auto-rickshaws, one private car, a rear side pillar cover, a wrench, Tk 3,305 in cash, and successfully rescued an abducted victim. The DMP stated that legal proceedings against all arrested individuals are currently underway.
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