SRB arrests alleged top operative of Khulna gang

KHULNA, Nov 13: The Special Response Battalion (SRB) has arrested Mohammad Shahriar Islam Rocky, an alleged top operative of the criminal group led by Nur Azim’s brother, in Madaripur.

A joint team of SRB-6 and SRB-8 arrested Rocky around 3:30 am on Friday during a special operation based on a tip-off in the DC Road area under Shibchar Upazila of Madaripur, according to an SRB-6 press release.

Rocky is the son of late Mohammad Shahjahan and Baby Begum of Tutpara East Circular Lane in Khulna.

Law enforcement sources said nine cases, including three murder and four drug-related cases, had been filed against him with different police stations in Khulna.

The SRB said the Nur Azim group was involved in an armed attack and vandalism at New Apollo Diagnostic and Consultation Centre in Khulna over extortion demands.

Rocky had been in hiding since the incident. He was handed over to Khulna’s Sadar Police Station for further legal action.