Joint forces arrested five individuals along with firearms and drugs in Khulna city early in the morning.
The arrested are Imon Sharif and Sabuj Saha, both from Matiakhali under Labanchara police station in the city, Faruk Hossain from Sonadanga police station; Shahriar from Kaukhali upazila in Pirojpur district and Sajol Khan, a resident of Jaikul area, from the same district.
Acting on a tip-off, a team of joint forces officials conducted a drive in Matiakhali area under Labanchara police station in the city and arrested the quintet from the spot.
Joint forces also recovered 6 rounds of shotgun bullets, 2 bottles of foreign liquor, 2 machetes and 11 pieces of mobile phones from their possessions.
Confirming the incident, Labanchara Police Station officer-in-charge (OC) Md Tuhinuzzaman said that a case has been filed against the arrested individuals and they have been admitted to Khulna Medical College Hospital in police custody after filing a case against them, as they are physically ill.
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