In two separate operations of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) at Shibganj in Chapainawabganj, two people were detained with foreign weapons. Two foreign pistols, four single-shooter guns, three magazines and six rounds of ammunition were recovered from them.
They were detained on Monday (October 19) evening from Koylabari and Shyampur in Shibganj upazila, according to a RAB-5 press release.
The detainees are Rabiul Islam, 35, son of Abdur Rahman of Rohanpur Pirason in Gomastapur upazila of the district and Emdadul, 25, son of late Saibur Rahman of Nandalalpur village. According to a press release sent on Monday night, RAB raided a mango orchard in Koylabari area of Shibganj upazila on the basis of secret information and arrested Rabiul at around 6.45 pm. Two foreign pistols, two shotguns, three magazines and six rounds of ammunition were recovered from him.
On the other hand, a team from RAB-5 Rajshahi camp raided Shyampur area of Shibganj around 6 pm and arrested Emdadul along with two single-shooter guns.