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KHULNA, Oct 14, 2025 (BSS) - A team of the joint forces on Monday arrested an 
alleged robber, an associate of notorious pirate group "Chhoton Bahini" of 
the Sundarbans, from Koyra upazila in Khulna.

The forces also seized arms and ammunition from his possession during the 
drive, Lieutenant Commander Siam-ul-Haque, media officer of Bangladesh Coast 
Guard (BCG), confirmed today.

The arrested was identified as Sagar Sheikh, 41, previously known as Joy Shil 
before converting to Islam, a resident of Koyra upazila.

Lieutenant Commander Siam-ul-Haque said acting on a tip-off, the members of 
Bangladesh Navy and BCG conducted a joint drive into the Khashitana Canal 
adjacent to the Raynodi area around 9am on Monday while "Chhoton Bahini" was 
preparing for robbery.

During the operation, the team chased the pirates and detained Sagar Sheikh 
with a single-barrel gun, two live cartridges and three empty shells while 
the remaining pirates managed to flee in the deep forest.

Preliminary interrogation revealed that the arrested had long been assisting 
the pirate gang by supplying weapons, ammunition and logistics, he said.
 
"Legal actions have been initiated against him," he said, adding that 
operations will continue to keep the Sundarbans free from bandit activities.