The shoes of Comilla Superintendent of Police Md Anisuzzaman were stolen from the Comilla Police Lines Jame Mosque during Friday prayers. After the prayer, he discovered his shoes missing from the rack, prompting commotion among attendees. Detectives reviewed CCTV footage and identified a man wearing a T-shirt labeled 'Khandani' taking the shoes. The suspect was detained, and the shoes were recovered within four hours of the incident.
An unnamed police source confirmed that officers examined the CCTV footage showing the suspect walking away wearing the stolen shoes. The Detective Branch declined to comment on the matter, and attempts to reach senior officers for further details were unsuccessful. The theft drew attention on social media, where users discussed the unusual nature of the event.
The report noted that theft and mugging incidents have recently increased in Comilla, with a separate daylight mugging in Thakurpara going viral earlier in the week. Locals viewed the mosque theft involving the police superintendent as a significant reflection of the city’s growing security concerns.