RAB-9 has arrested five individuals, including the main accomplice, in connection with an attack on its members in Nabinagar, Brahmanbaria. The arrests were announced on Tuesday afternoon during a press briefing at the RAB-9 office in Brahmanbaria town by its commander, Md. Nurunnabi. The detainees are Abdul Kadir, Abdur Rahim, Abdur Rahman Prakash, Nure Alam, and Sanowara Begum. Several locally made weapons used in the attack were also recovered. RAB stated that two suspects, Shafik Dakat and Abdul Halim, managed to flee and that operations to capture them are ongoing.

According to RAB, the incident occurred on May 11 in Khagatoa village under Ratanpur Union when three RAB members went there to collect intelligence. Members of the notorious Shafik gang allegedly detained and assaulted them, injuring one officer with a sharp weapon. Additional RAB personnel later rescued the injured members and admitted them to Nabinagar Upazila Health Complex.

The attack has caused widespread concern in the area. Locals claim the Shafik gang has long been involved in robbery and violence, but the recent incident has prompted increased law enforcement activity.