Police in Bhanga upazila of Faridpur district arrested two fugitives on Thursday night by disguising themselves as farmers. The detainees were identified as Kawser Sheikh, a known drug dealer and member of a highway robbery gang from Paschim Hasamdia area of Bhanga municipality, and Khabir Matubbar, a Nasimon driver from Purbo Sadordi village under Chumurdi union. Both had been absconding in separate criminal cases.

According to police sources, Khabir Matubbar was wanted in a 2025 case filed at Magura Police Station, while Kawser Sheikh was a fugitive in a regular case under Bhanga Police Station. Despite continuous efforts, police had failed to capture them earlier due to their frequent change of locations.

Sub-Inspector Ataur Rahman and Assistant Sub-Inspector Azizul of Bhanga Police Station conducted the special operation that led to their arrest. The operation ended a prolonged search for the two accused individuals.