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OPERATION DEVIL HUNT: 477 more people arrested

Law enforcement agencies and security agencies on Saturday arrested 1,347 individuals, including 477 in the ongoing Operation Devil Hunt, said a police headquarters press release.

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OPERATION DEVIL HUNT: 477 more people arrested
Staff Correspondent 16 February, 2025, 01:04

Law enforcement agencies and security agencies on Saturday arrested 1,347 individuals, including 477 in the ongoing Operation Devil Hunt, said a police headquarters press release.

They also seized firearms and ammunition, including one foreign pistol, two magazines and 20 rounds along with several sharp weapons. The statistics was for the past 24 hours ending at 8:00am Saturday.

Outside the Operation Devil Hunt, 870 arrests were made on Friday in different types of cases across the country, the release added.

Earlier on Friday, 1,457 people, including 509 in the Operation Devil Hunt, were arrested.

In the past seven days since the interim government launched Operation Devil Hunt on February 8, at least 10,759 people, mostly Awami League leaders and activists, were arrested.

On February 9, total 1,308 people were arrested, according to police officials.

On February 10, total 1,521, including 343 in the Operation Devil Hunt, were arrested. On February 11, another 1,775 people, including 607 in the Operation Devil Hunt, were arrested. On February 13, total 1,686, including 591 in the Operation Devil Hunt, were arrested.

At least 13 people, including leaders and activists of AL and its affiliated organisations, were detained on Friday night in Sylhet city in Operation Devil Hunt, United News of Bangladesh reported on Sunday quoting Sylhet Metropolitan Police assistant deputy commissioner Mohammad Saiful Islam.

At least 15 members of the Student Against Discrimination were injured in a counter attack by local people over attacking the ousted AL government’s liberation war affairs minister AKM Mozammel Haque on February 7 night, leading to the death of Abdul Kashem, 17, one of the injured, while undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

The Operation Devil Hunt was announced in the aftermath of a spate of attacks carried out on the houses of Awami League leaders, party offices, and the murals and portraits of the country’s founding president, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and his daughter deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina since February 5 when the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum building at Dhanmondi 32 in Dhaka was razed to the ground.

The chaotic situation ensued when different groups on their social media platforms called on people to join the ‘Bulldozer procession’ to demolish the Dhanmondi 32 building over the speech of Sheikh Hasina, now sheltered in India following her ouster amid a mass uprising, to the country’s student community online on February 5 evening.​

 

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389 more arrested under ‘Operation Devil Hunt’

As part of the ongoing nationwide joint forces crackdown “Operation Devil Hunt”, 389 more miscreants were arrested in the last 24 hours. The police headquarters (PHQ) in a short message service today said 1140 more were arrested across the country. Of them, 751 were arrested in various

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389 more arrested under ‘Operation Devil Hunt’
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Published :
Feb 16, 2025 19:41
Updated :
Feb 16, 2025 19:41

As part of the ongoing nationwide joint forces crackdown “Operation Devil Hunt”, 389 more miscreants were arrested in the last 24 hours.

The police headquarters (PHQ) in a short message service today said 1140 more were arrested across the country. Of them, 751 were arrested in various criminal cases along with the accused with warrants, reports BSS.

During Sunday’s operation, a locally made pipe gun and a hammer were seized.

On Saturday, 1347 individuals were arrested from different parts of the country. Of the total arrestees, 477 were nabbed under Operation Devil Hunt, while 870 were in different criminal cases along with warrants.

With the aim of bringing the anarchists and their associates under the law across the country, the ‘Operation Devil Hunt’ campaign has been launched from February 8.​

 

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Operation Devil Hunt: 532 arrested across Bangladesh

A total of 532 people were arrested across the country as part of the ongoing "Operation Devil Hunt" in 24 hours till Wednesday afternoon, according to the police headquarters. Besides, 1,051 others were arrested in connection with various warrants and ongoing cases during the same period in count

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Operation Devil Hunt: 532 arrested across Bangladesh
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Published :
Feb 19, 2025 19:29
Updated :
Feb 19, 2025 19:29

A total of 532 people were arrested across the country as part of the ongoing "Operation Devil Hunt" in 24 hours till Wednesday afternoon, according to the police headquarters.

Besides, 1,051 others were arrested in connection with various warrants and ongoing cases during the same period in countrywide drives conducted by local police, UNB reports.

During this period, the joint forces also recovered a range of weapons and materials, including one foreign-made pistol.

Launched on the night of February 9, "Operation Devil Hunt" is ostensibly aimed at curbing unrest and ensuring public safety across the country.

The operation followed an attack on students and civilians in Gazipur on the night of February 7, an area known to be a stronghold of the Awami League.​

 

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OPERATION DEVIL HUNT: 461 more arrested across Bangladesh

At least 461 people were arrested across Bangladesh as part of the ongoing ‘Operation Devil Hunt’ in 24 hours till Friday afternoon, according to the police headquarters....

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OPERATION DEVIL HUNT: 461 more arrested across Bangladesh
United News of Bangladesh . Dhaka 21 February, 2025, 23:50

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At least 461 people were arrested across Bangladesh as part of the ongoing ‘Operation Devil Hunt’ in 24 hours till Friday afternoon, according to the police headquarters.

Besides, 1,189 others were arrested in connection with various warrants and ongoing cases during the same period in countrywide drives conducted by local police.

During this period, the joint forces also recovered a range of weapons and materials, including three locally made pipe guns and one foreign-made pistol.

Launched on the night of February 9, "Operation Devil Hunt" is aimed at curbing unrest and ensuring public safety across the country.

The operation followed an attack on students and civilians in Gazipur on the night of February 7, an area known to be a stronghold of the Awami League.​

 

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Operation Devil Hunt: 769 arrested countrywide

A total of 769 people were arrested across the country as part of the ongoing ‘Operation Devil Hunt’ in 24 hours till Saturday afternoon, according to the police headquarters. Besides, 572 others were arrested in connection with various warrants and ongoing cases during the same period

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Operation Devil Hunt: 769 arrested countrywide
UNB
Published :
Feb 22, 2025 19:26
Updated :
Feb 22, 2025 21:03

A total of 769 people were arrested across the country as part of the ongoing ‘Operation Devil Hunt’ in 24 hours till Saturday afternoon, according to the police headquarters.

Besides, 572 others were arrested in connection with various warrants and ongoing cases during the same period in countrywide drives conducted by local police.

During this period, the joint forces also recovered a range of weapons and materials, including one locally made pipe gun.

Launched on the night of February 9, ‘Operation Devil Hunt’ is aimed at curbing unrest and ensuring public safety across the country.

The operation followed an attack on students and civilians in Gazipur on the night of February 7, an area known to be a stronghold of the Awami League.​

 

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Home adviser blames 'AL cohorts' for rising crimes

Vows to strengthen security operations to tackle deteriorating law and order situation amid calls for his resignation

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Home adviser blames 'AL cohorts' for rising crimes
Vows to strengthen security operations to tackle deteriorating law and order situation amid calls for his resignation

File photo: UNB

Saying cohorts of the ousted Awami League are behind the rising crimes across the country, Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today vowed to make their lives difficult.

He said the government is aware of the law-and-order situation and strict instructions have been given to law enforcers to tackle it.

"If the law enforcement agencies fail to comply with my order, strict actions will be taken against them," the home boss said.

"The law and order situation has largely improved since I took charge and it will only improve. Form today you will see the improvement," he said, adding that the ongoing Devil Hunt Operation will further be strengthened against criminals.

The adviser said the ousted party members are now using the huge money they gained through corruption during their rule to create unrest in the country.

Asked about the calls for his resignation, the adviser said he is taking enough measures to control the situation. If he succeeds, the call will be rendered mute as the demand originated from the deteriorating law and order situation.

He made the comments at an emergency briefing around 3:00am. It was arranged at his residence at 151, Road-1, Baridhara DOHS.

The briefing came amid rising crimes including mugging, robbery and rape across the country.

Yesterday, many took to social media to vent out their frustrations and anger over the law enforcement failure as videos of miscreants attacking residents with guns and machetes went viral.

Meanwhile, several hundred protesters gathered at Dhaka University around 1:00am today, demanding the immediate resignation of the home adviser for inaction and failure to curb crimes.

The students said the adviser must resign by tonight.

Yesterday, students of different educational institutions in Dhaka and across the country held demonstrations, protesting the deterioration of law and order situation and the recent incidents of rape, attacks and harassment of women.

They said that the interim government had failed to restore the law and order situation after the July uprising, leading to an increase in the incidents.​

 

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585 more arrested across the country

The joint forces arrested 585 more people across the country in the last 24 hours till yesterday afternoon as part of the "Operation Devil Hunt", according to the Police Headquarters.

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585 more arrested across the country

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The joint forces arrested 585 more people across the country in the last 24 hours till yesterday afternoon as part of the "Operation Devil Hunt", according to the Police Headquarters.

With the latest arrests, the total number of people arrested in the operation since its launch on February 8 has risen to 8,664 in the past 16 days.

Additionally, 908 others, who were either accused or wanted in previous cases, were also arrested in the last 24 hours.

Law enforcers also recovered two firearms, 10 rounds of bullets and seven sharp weapons.

The government launched the operation on February 8 to restore law and order following an attack on "students and people" in Gazipur.​

 

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618 more netted under ‘Operation Devil Hunt’

The joint forces arrested 618 more suspects linked to destabilize the country under the nationwide ‘Operation Devil Hunt’ in the last 24 hours until Friday, a police headquarters statement said. With the latest figure, a total of 12,231 suspects were taken into custody since the

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618 more netted under ‘Operation Devil Hunt’
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Published :
Feb 28, 2025 19:17
Updated :
Feb 28, 2025 19:17

The joint forces arrested 618 more suspects linked to destabilize the country under the nationwide ‘Operation Devil Hunt’ in the last 24 hours until Friday, a police headquarters statement said.

With the latest figure, a total of 12,231 suspects were taken into custody since the crackdown began on February 8 last following a terror attack on the students in Gazipur district.

On the 21th day of the crackdown, a total of 1414 persons were apprehended. Of them, 786 were netted under the ‘Operation Devil Hunt’ and 914 others for previous cases and warrants.

During the operation, the forces seized one LG, one cartridge, and several matches.​

 

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Raids to intensify during Ramadan, ‘Devil Hunt’ name to be changed

Professional and seasonal criminals are becoming active around the month of Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr. Activities of fake currency gangs, robbers, thieves and other criminals have already been seen. To tackle the situation, the law enforcement agencies have decided to strengthen drives in...

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Raids to intensify during Ramadan, ‘Devil Hunt’ name to be changed
Arifur Rahman &
Mahmudul Hasan
Dhaka
Published: 03 Mar 2025, 18: 02

Police will increase drives as specific crimes are on the rise in the month of Ramadan File photo

Professional and seasonal criminals are becoming active around the month of Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr. Activities of fake currency gangs, robbers, thieves and other criminals have already been seen.

To tackle the situation, the law enforcement agencies have decided to strengthen drives in Ramadan.

However, several sources from the Home Ministry said the name of “Operation Devil Hunt” would no longer be used.

Intelligence reports have also mentioned fear of a spike in some specific crimes during the month of Ramadan.

The government has also asked the law enforcement agencies to increase surveillance. In line with that, the law enforcers have strengthened the surveillance across the country.

A core committee meeting was held on Sunday in the meeting room of the Home Ministry at the Secretariat regarding the law and order situation. It was decided that the ongoing special operation to improve the law and order situation will be further strengthened during the month of Ramadan.

The law enforcement agencies will give utmost importance to preventing robberies and extortion on the highways and stopping robberies during deposits and withdrawals of large sums of money from banks.

Earlier, Operation Devil Hunt began across the country on 8 February. As many as 11,882 people were arrested in this joint force operation till 1 March.

The Home Ministry decided to conduct Operation Devil Hunt in the context of an anarchic situation including attacks, vandalism and other incidents in different parts of the country. During this, 15-16 students were attacked at the house of former Liberation War Minister AKM Mozammel Haque in Gazipur on the night of 7 February. One of them died. The special operation has been going on since then.

Yesterday, the core committee meeting at the Home Ministry also discussed “Operation Devil Hunt”. The meeting said that the joint force operation to control crime will continue, but the name “Operation Devil Hunt” will not be used.

The core committee meeting has asked the authorities concerned to ensure that human rights violations do not occur in the special raids.

Sources said that there are various discussions and criticisms about the name “Operation Devil Hunt”. It was discussed in yesterday’s meeting that many people, including high-ranking officials of the interim government, do not like this code name.

In such a context, the joint force’s operation to curb crimes will be further strengthened, but the name “Operation Devil Hunt” will no longer be used.

After this decision, the Ministry of Home Affairs and the police headquarters did not disclose the number of arrests made in the raids yesterday.

Earlier, the arrests in “Operation Devil Hunt” were reported separately every day since the raids began on 8 February.

Fear of rise in crimes in Ramadan

Law enforcement said economic activities increase during the month of Ramadan. Supermarkets buzz with crowds till late night. Criminals take this chance of increased activities during Ramadan.

Miscreants usually target to steal vehicles as owners or drivers stay away for a long time. Other crimes such as snatching of valuables and use of counterfeit bank notes also increase at this period of time.

For this , special instructions are always given to the law enforcement agencies about drives against counterfeit notes during Ramadan.

Police and RAB headquarters sources said that activities of “tana parties”, the gangs that snatch valuables from people, increase during Ramadan. People going to malls become targets of hijacking and robbery. Organised car theft gangs also become active during this time. These incidents occur more around iftar markets, malls, bus stands, railway stations, and launch terminals. The surveillance of law enforcement agencies has been strengthened in such crowded areas.

RAB’s legal and media wing director Lieutenant Colonel Md Munim Ferdous told Prothom Alo that some specific crimes always shot up during the month of Ramadan. Around 200 patrolling teams of RAB have been working to prevent these crimes. Moreover, RAB men in plainclothes are also working in crowded places.

Special attention to financial institutions

A survey by the Bangladesh Shop Owners Association (BSOA) has revealed that a business worth about Tk 1.7 trillion is being done ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.

One of the main targets of criminal gangs active around the month of Ramadan is robbery at financial institutions. These incidents occur more during the transportation of money and money transactions.

Police headquarters sources said that they have already called upon people to seek police cooperation in cases of transactions of large sums of money. Apart from this, the police have been instructed to conduct special surveillance on financial institutions and all types of businesses.

In this regard, Assistant Inspector General (Media and Public Relations) of the police headquarters, Enamul Haque Sagar, told Prothom Alo that special operations are underway across the country to curb crimes.

Additional security measures have been taken to combat crime around Ramadan. More than 500 police patrol teams are going out every day in the capital alone. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) is providing “money escort” services in the capital for cash withdrawal and transportation.

Police activities in the first day of Ramadan

DMP sources said a total of 575 patrol teams of the police were active in the first 24 hours of Ramadan in Dhaka while 65 checkposts were set up. A total of 167 were arrested for various crimes in Dhaka that time. The DMP said six of the arrested were robbers, 18 professional hijackers, four extortionists and 10 thieves.

DMP deputy commissioner (media and public relations) M Talebur Rahman said integrated checkposts and patrols have been increased to keep the law and order situation under control.

According to DMP’s crime and control centre sources, alongside the DMP patrolling teams, special units of the police have been working in different crime-prone areas of the city.

In the last 24 hours, 14 patrol teams of Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime Unit (CTTC), 12 teams of Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) and 10 of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) jointly worked with DMP.

Moreover, police’s specialised unit Armed Police Battalion (APBn) conducted 20 checkpoints in the city. These activities will continue throughout the month.

Cluster of decisions in core committee meeting

The Home Ministry in a press release said the core committee meeting took a cluster of decisions to improve the law and order situation of the country.

The meeting decided that chiefs of different units of the police, deputy police commissioners, Army’s brigade chiefs and other senior officials would brief the media about every incident.

It was also decided that the government will take different steps to spread the truth by debunking fake news, misinformation and disinformation campaigns.

The law enforcers have been asked to update the list of criminals in police stations and take quick steps against them. Steps have been taken to procure motorbikes for DMP members, BGB, Ansar and Coast Guard members so that patrolling can be intensified. Coordinated drives are being launched in crime-prone areas.

The meeting also discussed that case monitoring committees have been set up in districts and cities to identify real criminals by reviewing cases. The meeting also decided that responsible persons of the government and top officials of law enforcers will conduct sudden visits in the field levels to monitor the situation.

The cases filed by the family members of martyrs of July mass uprising victims are being closely monitored to ensure trial of those involved with the killing.

Police checkpots and the number of patrol teams have been increased in important spots. The army, different units of police and the BGB are conducting joint drives in specific areas. Alongside regular patrolling in the city streets, members of the Navy and Coast Guard have been deployed for additional patrolling.

Patrols of law enforcers have also been increased in Dhaka city’s adjacent areas such as Tongi, Bosila, Keraniganj and Munshiganj.​