Metropolitian Police Apprehend 72 Suspects in Comprehensive Tejgaon Operation

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have conducted a series of coordinated raids across the Tejgaon division of the capital, resulting in the arrest of 72 individuals allegedly involved in various criminal activities. The operation, executed on Tuesday, 28 April 2026, targeted several crime-prone localities to disrupt illegal networks and enhance public safety within the metropolitan area.

The figures were officially confirmed by NM Nasiruddin, the Deputy Commissioner of the Media and Public Relations Division of the DMP. According to the police report, the multi-thoroughfare sweep led to the recovery of illicit narcotics, lethal weapons, and a quantity of suspected criminal proceeds.

Detailed List of the Apprehended Individuals

The authorities have released the identities of the suspects taken into custody during the operation. The apprehended individuals include:

• Primary Suspects: Md. Mamun (22), Uzzal Mia (32), Ali Haider (51), Golam Rabbi alias Rifan (24), Yusuf (31), Makbul Hossain alias Sohag (25), Josna Begum (40), Manjurul Islam (34), Nure Alam Khan (40), Mehedi Hasan Shamim (26), Milton (45), Jalal (32), Abdul Karim (21), Liton (65), Hemayet (34), Ambia Khatun alias Rokeya (55), Rupali Khatun (32), Al Amin (25), Nur Nabi (19), Sohel Nur Sohel (30), Biplob (25), Shipon (20), Rimon (22), and Mithun (31).

• Secondary Group: Saiful Islam Candy alias Suman, Abdul Quader alias Picchi Quader, Imtiaz Karim, Suman (40), Liton (35), Ramzan (28), Zahidul Islam (27), Idris Ali (22), Sohel Rana (28), Ibrahim Hossain (25), Moniruzzaman Firoz (42), Raihan Ali (25), Mithun (32), Suman Hawlader alias Picchi Suman (30), Arif (25), Bijoy (18), Arif (18), Imam Hossain Rakib (38), Golam Mostafa (28), Rokon Gazi (19), Ataur Rahman (45), Riazul Islam (32), Faruq Mia (47), Sajib Islam (29), Maruf Rabbani (19), Shahin (24), and Shakil (22).

• Additional Detainees: Tanjil (23), Mahin Kalu (26), Hasibur Rahman Emon (26), Nayan (19), Rubel (33), Abdur Rob (32), Asit Hawlader (40), Suman Mia (20), Linkon (26), Dulal Mia (40), Mostak (36), Sunny Elem Ramson Sunny (18), Fayis Islam Rasa (19), Limon Mia (26), Shahidul Mia (27), Junaid (33), Sohel Rana Babu, Sohag (24), Bijoy (21), Russell Gazi (33), and Neel (20).

Distribution of Arrests by Police Station

The operation was a collaborative effort involving multiple precincts under the jurisdiction of the Tejgaon Division. The Deputy Commissioner provided a breakdown of the arrests made by specific police stations:

Seized Evidence and Legal Proceedings

During the various raids, police personnel seized a total of 58 pieces of Yaba tablets (a synthetic narcotic), which serves as evidence of local drug peddling. In addition to the narcotics, officers recovered dangerous weaponry, specifically two “Samurai” swords and two cleavers (chapatis), which are commonly used in street crimes and muggings. A total of 2,770 Bangladeshi Taka in cash was also confiscated from the suspects.

Deputy Commissioner NM Nasiruddin stated that the operations are part of a broader, regular initiative to sanitise crime-prone areas and deter criminal syndicates from operating in the capital. The police confirmed that all 72 suspects have been processed and forwarded to the court to face legal proceedings relevant to their specific charges.

The Tejgaon division is known for several high-traffic and industrial zones, and the DMP has signalled that such “regular operations” will continue to be conducted to ensure the safety of residents and businesses. Under the current legal framework, the suspects will remain in judicial custody pending further investigation into their alleged involvement in organised crime, robbery, and the narcotics trade.