Six members of Nur Azim gang held in Khulna

KHULNA, Nov 9: Khulna Sadar Police have arrested six alleged members of the notorious Nur Azim gang and seized a foreign-made pistol, two rounds of ammunition and a magazine during an anti-crime operation in different parts of the city early Sunday.

The arrestees are Sabuj Sheikh, 28, Biswajit Hawlader, 27, Tasin alias Kajol, 20, Rabbani Sardar, 28, Saiful Islam, 20, and Russell Sheikh, 25.

Investigators allege the men had extorted money from businesses, hospitals and coaching centres on the instructions of gang leader Nur Azim. They were also allegedly involved in shooting Akash Kundu over an extortion demand.

Officer-in-Charge of Khulna Sadar Police Station Lokman Hossain said legal proceedings are underway against the suspects.