Dhaka, Feb 26 (V7N) – The nationwide special operation 'Operation Devil Hunt' has led to the arrest of 678 more individuals in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of arrests to 10,373 since the operation began on February 8.

The Police Headquarters issued a statement on Wednesday (February 26) detailing the latest updates on the ongoing operation.

Additional Arrests & Weapon Seizures

Apart from Operation Devil Hunt, authorities have also arrested 112 more individuals in connection with various cases and complaints within the same 24-hour period.

Law enforcement agencies have recovered several weapons, including:

  • 4.5 mm pistol
  • LG (Light Gun)
  • Shooter gun
  • Country-made single-barrel gun
  • Magazine and 7 cartridges
  • Rifle bullet
  • Country-made axe
  • One each of chapati, ramda, sabal, and razor
  • Two knives and two iron rods

Background of the Operation

The crackdown was launched in response to the February 7 attack on 15 to 16 students at the residence of former Liberation War Minister AKM Mozammel Haque in Gazipur, which resulted in the death of one student during treatment.

Following the incident, a high-level security meeting was held with officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs, law enforcement agencies, and other security bodies, leading to the launch of Operation Devil Hunt on February 8 to enhance national security.

Conflicting Claims Over Attack

The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement claims that the students had gone to Mozammel Haque’s house after receiving news of a robbery but were attacked instead.

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of the attack while the special operation remains ongoing.

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