Youth held with firearms in Dinajpur

A youth was arrested from his residence at Machuapara village under Ghughahat municipality in Dinajpur, for illegally possessing firearms. 

The joint operation was conducted by members of the army and police late Sunday night.

Jewel Rana, 25, son of Panna Mia and a fish trader by profession, was interrogated during the operation, during which he confessed to possessing weapons and ammunition. 

Following his confession, a raid was carried out at his brother-in-law Jewel Mia's residence in Utai-Sagar village of Palashbari upazila in Gaibandha district. There, the team recovered a 9mm pistol, eight rounds of ammunition, a Chinese axe, an empty liquor bottle, and a magazine.

Palashbari Police Station officer-in-charge (OC) Zulfiqar Ali Bhuttu confirmed the operation, stating, "The temporary army camp at Maddhapara stone mine collaborated with Palashbari police in this raid. Jewel Rana claimed to have acquired the firearm after the student-public protests on August 5. The source of the firearm and its intended use are under investigation."

Jewel Rana's brother-in-law, Jewel Mia, denied any knowledge of the firearm being stored in his house and has been listed as a witness in the case. The arrested individual has been handed over to Palashbari police, and further legal action is underway.