Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Detective Branch (DB-Lalbagh Division) arrested an alleged arms dealer named Md. Azgar Ali, also known as Bhola, aged 55, from the Shyampur area of the capital on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The arrest took place during a special operation in the West Dholai Par area, where police recovered two illegal foreign pistols, four magazines, and 21 rounds of ammunition from his possession.

According to DB-Lalbagh sources, the operation began around 1 p.m. after receiving a tip-off that an armed individual was entering Dhaka through the Dhaka-Mawa Highway on a passenger bus. Acting on the information, the police team took position near Dholai Par roundabout, stopped the bus upon arrival, and conducted a search. The suspect was found carrying the illegal weapons and ammunition.

Police sources confirmed that Azgar Ali has previous cases filed against him under the Arms Act at Khilgaon Police Station and under the Narcotics Control Act at Savar Police Station.