1170 people were arrested in the attack on students: RAB
October 2, 20242 Mins Read
Jumbangla Desk: RAB's media wing chief Lt. Col. Munim Ferdous said that RAB has so far arrested 1,170 people in connection with the attack on students during the anti-discrimination movement. Several others are under surveillance. Besides, RAB has also arrested 39 commanding leaders in connection with the attack. At the same time, 219 weapons and ammunition were recovered in a joint operation.

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He said these things at a press conference at Karwan Bazar in the capital on Wednesday (October 2).

Claiming that RAB did not fire on the students, Munim Ferdous said that RAB did not fire on the students. If you (journalists) have any complaint, we will look into it.

In response to another question, Munim said that only tear shells and sound grenades were fired from the RAB helicopter. He said that various activities have been taken from the RAB headquarters regarding the issue.

Claiming that no member of RAB has escaped, he said that although the members of various forces have gone on strike, no RAB member has gone on strike or escaped.

Meanwhile, on September 28, Gulshan police recovered the bodies of two people from inside a grocery store located at Gulshan-2. RAB has already arrested the main suspect in this incident.

Regarding this murder, the RAB spokesperson said that the double murder happened due to financial transaction conflict. Munim said that after witnessing the murder of Rafiqul, employee Sabbir was also killed. Rafiqul Islam had a conflict with some people regarding his dealings. Later they plan to kill Rumon with them. Efforts are on to arrest the remaining two people involved.

Autumn Durga Puja, the biggest festival of the Hindu community, is starting from October 9. This RAB official said that there is incitement around Durga Puja, saying that overall security will be ensured from the highest level of the government during this public celebration. However, RAB will be active in the field to prevent chaos. There will be special patrols in the morning and afternoon. RAB will work in the security of all the worship halls of the country. Commandos, bomb disposal units and dog squads have been kept ready to deal with the unpleasant situation around Durga Puja.

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Meanwhile, the investigation into the murder of journalist couple Sagar Sarwar and Mehrun Rooney has long been on RAB. But the agency failed to submit the report 111 times in 12 years. Later on Monday (September 30), the High Court removed RAB from investigating the case and ordered the formation of a high-powered task force.