Chattogram Metropolitan Police's (CMP) Pahartali police station conducted a raid in the Sagarika Intersection area on Monday and arrested two people involved in looting the police station on 5 August, reports the Business Standard.
Police also recovered a looted pistol and many other police equipment from their possession.
The arrested were identified as Md. Mahabur Rahman, 27, and Nur Nabi, 25.
Kazi Mohammad Tarek Aziz, additional deputy commissioner (PR and Media) of CMP, confirmed the details of the operation through a press release in the evening.
According to the press release, Md Mahabur Rahman, 27, a suspect in the 5 August Pahartali police station looting and arson case, was arrested in the morning. "Following a thorough investigation, it was revealed that Mahabur, along with 6-7 other individuals, was involved in the incident", he added.
Police recovered several items used by police officers from his residence, including a police uniform, watches, mobile phones, shoes, an umbrella, and a raincoat. Following further questioning, Mahabur disclosed the location of additional stolen items, leading police to a pond near B Tech Bazar, where they recovered two burned motorcycles.
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