A gunfight occurred between the Bangladesh Coast Guard and members of the notorious Karim Sharif gang in the Sundarbans. The incident took place near the Mora Chanmia Khal area of the Shalla River under the Sharankhola Range. Following the exchange of fire, the Coast Guard arrested three active members of the gang along with firearms and ammunition. The arrests were announced at a press briefing by Lieutenant Ikra Mohammad Nasif of the Coast Guard West Zone Headquarters on Friday, May 15, 2026.

According to the Coast Guard, the operation was launched based on secret intelligence indicating the gang’s presence in the area. The special operation, conducted jointly by Coast Guard Base Mongla and Station Kokilmoni, lasted from May 13 afternoon to the evening of May 14. The arrested individuals were identified as residents of Bagerhat and Faridpur districts. Seized items included three single-barrel guns, one homemade pistol, 49 live cartridges, 187 airgun bullets, two walkie-talkies, and four chargers.

The Coast Guard handed the detainees over to Sharankhola Police Station on Friday afternoon. Police confirmed that legal proceedings against them are underway.