A Rapid Action Battalion unit has arrested five individuals in connection with a violent armed robbery in which a Chinese national was seriously injured during a coordinated attack in South Keraniganj, Dhaka.
The arrests were confirmed on Thursday, 16 April, through an official press briefing led by Additional DIG Mohammad Kamruzzaman, commander of RAB-10. Authorities also stated that a portion of the stolen goods has been recovered during the operation.
According to law enforcement, the incident took place late on the night of 14 April in the Yangzi Jiang project area of South Keraniganj. A gang comprising approximately 15 to 16 individuals forcibly entered the site where several foreign nationals were staying. The group carried out a sudden and violent assault, targeting residents and looting cash, mobile phones, wristwatches, and other valuables.
During the attack, a 55-year-old Chinese national, identified as Wen Jinhua, was struck with sharp weapons and sustained severe injuries. He was immediately rescued and transferred to a medical facility, where he remains under treatment.
Following the incident, RAB-10 launched an intensive investigation and conducted multiple coordinated raids across different locations. These operations led to the arrest of five active members of the gang suspected of direct involvement in planning and executing the robbery.
Officials further reported that several previously criminally active individuals were among those detained. Preliminary interrogation suggests that the suspects have admitted to their involvement in the robbery.
Details of the Arrested Suspects
| Name |
Age |
Known Information |
| Masud Rana |
43 |
Alleged active participant in the robbery |
| Nasir Piyada |
40 |
Previously involved in two criminal cases |
| Hridoy Mir |
22 |
Suspected operational member of the gang |
| Roman Sheikh |
34 |
Has one prior criminal case recorded |
| Md. Mamun |
32 |
Has one prior criminal case recorded |
During the arrests, law enforcement officials recovered several stolen items, including three foreign-brand wristwatches, two mobile phones, and cash amounting to BDT 15,700. Investigators believe these items are part of the loot taken during the raid.
Authorities stated that the attack was carried out by an organised criminal network and that efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend the remaining members of the group, who are currently on the run. The total number of suspects in the case is estimated at 15 to 16, most of whom remain unidentified.
A case has been filed at South Keraniganj Police Station under charges of armed robbery against unknown suspects. Security agencies have intensified their operations in the area as part of a broader crackdown on organised criminal groups.
Officials emphasised that operations against organised criminal networks will continue, and that those responsible for violent crimes will be brought to justice to ensure public safety and uphold law and order in the region.
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