Bangladesh Army Busts Illegal Arms Factory in Sitakunda Jungle, 4 Arrested

 The Bangladesh Army uncovered an illegal arms manufacturing factory in the jungle of Chhinnamul area, Salimspur Union, Sitakunda Upazila, Chittagong. On Saturday (August 30), based on specific intelligence, a special operation led to the recovery of six homemade weapons and various arms-making equipment, with four individuals arrested in connection to the incident.

The arrested individuals are:

• Kamrul Hasan Redowan (35), son of Foyez Ahmad from Chanua village, Banshkhali Upazila

• Roman (25), son of Nur Alam from Fakirjhum area, Moheshkhali Upazila, Cox’s Bazar

• Ashik (35), son of Mohammad Morshed from Jungle Salimspur No. 4 Samaj, Sitakunda

• Amir Islam (40), son of Joynal Abedin from Hatiya Upazila, Noakhali

According to the Bangladesh Army, the operation targeted a clandestine arms factory. The recovered items include:

• 6 homemade firearms

• 35 rounds of empty cartridges

• 5 rounds of live cartridges

• 1 Chinese axe

• 20 knives

• 2 walkie-talkie chargers

• 1 megaphone

• 4 parachute flares

• Various arms-making tools and equipment

The arrested individuals are being handed over to the Sitakunda Model Police Station. The Officer-in-Charge (Acting) of the station, Mujibur Rahman, confirmed the incident and stated that legal actions are being taken.