DHAKA, Jan 14, 2026 (BSS) - As part of the Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2, 
police have arrested 67 people during coordinated drives conducted by six 
police stations in the capital within the past 24 hours.

The arrests were carried out in different crime-prone areas under Jatrabari, 
Mugda, Rupnagar, Hatirjheel, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar and Mirpur Model Police 
Stations on Tuesday. 

The information was confirmed by Muhammad Talebur Rahman, deputy police 
commissioner (Media and Public Relations Division) in Dhaka Metropolitan 
Police (DMP).

Among the arrested persons, Mugda Police Station nabbed the highest number of 
suspects, totaling 28, while Jatrabari Police Station arrested 17 
individuals. 

In addition, Rupnagar Police Station arrested eight, Hatirjheel Police 
Station arrested eight and Sher-e-Bangla Nagar and Mirpur Model Police 
Stations arrested three suspects each.

Police sources said the arrested individuals were involved in various 
criminal activities, including old cases and other offenses. 

The operations were conducted throughout the day as part of ongoing efforts 
to curb crime and ensure public safety in the capital.

All the arrested persons have been sent to the court for further legal 
proceedings.