Police in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur area arrested seven individuals, including a man identified as top criminal ‘Kutta Faruk,’ during a late-night operation on Wednesday. The arrests took place in the Shekhertek area as the group allegedly prepared for a robbery and an attack on police informants. Officers recovered machetes, samurai swords, and several other locally made sharp weapons from the suspects.

According to police, the group led by Faruk had planned to rob a poultry farm and retaliate against informants following the recent arrests of two local gang leaders, Billal Hossain alias Vaista Billal and Moura Sohel. Authorities also alleged that hired criminals from Shariatpur and Madaripur were brought in to assist in the planned attacks.

Following the arrests, local residents and victims gathered at the scene, expressing frustration that many detainees often secure bail quickly and return to criminal activities. Police said legal action has been initiated against the arrested individuals.