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Mongla, April 17 (V7N )— The Bangladesh Coast Guard has rescued two fishermen abducted by the notorious Bara Jahangir Bahini and arrested a member of the Dayal Bahini gang in separate operations across the Sundarbans.  

Coast Guard Media Officer Lt. Commander Sabbir Alam Sujan said the raids were part of intensified crackdowns against pirate forces under directives from the Home Ministry. Two coordinated missions — “Operation Restore Peace in Sundarbans” and “Operation Mangrove Shield” — are underway to dismantle armed gangs in the forest region.  

On April 15, Bara Jahangir Bahini abducted two fishermen near Shuyormara Canal in Mongla, demanding ransom. Acting on intelligence, Coast Guard units raided Murti Canal on April 16, rescuing the hostages and their boat. The gang fled into the forest.  

In a separate raid at Hogladra Canal in Satkhira’s Shyamnagar on April 17, forces arrested Tariqul, 35, of Khulna’s Koyra, an active member of Dayal Bahini. Two single-barrel guns and nine rounds of ammunition were seized.  

Authorities said legal proceedings are underway against the arrested bandit, while the rescued fishermen have been reunited with their families. The Coast Guard pledged to continue operations until the Sundarbans are free of pirates.  

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