Ukhiya, Oct 25 (V7N) – Mohammad Rafiq, identified by police as the leader of the Rohingya group “Islami Mahaz,” has been arrested during a special operation at a Rohingya refugee camp in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar.
The 8th Armed Police Battalion (APBn) arrested him around 12:30am on Sunday, October 25, at Block C-5 of Rohingya Camp 9 in the Balukhali-1 area. He was wanted under an arrest warrant in a case involving allegations of preparation for robbery and unlawful assembly for the purpose of committing robbery.
According to the 8th APBn, a team led by Police Inspector Sanjay Kumar Kundu of the Panbazar 8 APBn police camp conducted the operation based on confidential information.
The arrest was confirmed on Saturday afternoon by 8th APBn Commander Riaz Uddin Ahmed.
He said an arrest warrant had been issued against Rafiq in GR Case No. 169/2020 at Ukhiya Police Station under Sections 399 and 402 of the Bangladesh Penal Code, which deal with preparation for robbery and assembling for the purpose of committing robbery.
Rafiq, whose father is Mohammad Ayub, was handed over to Ukhiya Police Station for further legal action following his arrest.
“Regular and special operations are being conducted in the camps to control crime, arrest armed criminals and suspects wanted under arrest warrants, and maintain law and order,” Commander Riaz Uddin Ahmed said.
He added that the latest operation was part of ongoing efforts to apprehend wanted suspects and prevent criminal activities in the refugee camps.
The commander said law enforcement agencies were maintaining a firm stance against criminal activities and attempts to create disorder in the camps. Intelligence surveillance and security operations have also been strengthened to protect Rohingya residents and maintain peace and order, he added.
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