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RAJSHAHI, Jan 13, 2026 (BSS)- Police recovered a foreign-made pistol and 
ammunition from the Silinda Bottala area under Shah Makhdum Police Station in 
the city last night.

On a tip-off, a detective team from Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) 
conducted a sudden raid in the area around 1.30am and recovered an USA-made 
pistol, two rounds of bullets and a magazine.

RMP Deputy Commissioner (Media) Gaziur Rahman told BSS that there was 
information of a 3-4 snatcher gang armed with firearms but sensing the police 
appearance they fled away leaving behind the firearm and ammunition.

"We are continuing the drive to bring the escaped snatchers to book as early 
as possible," he added.