Boalmari (Faridpur) Correspondent:
A foreign pistol and an empty magazine were recovered in a special operation by the joint force in Boalmari, Faridpur. However, it was not possible to arrest the accused young man Robin Kazi (22) as he fled as soon as the operation began. The incident has created a huge sensation in the area.
According to joint force sources, an operation was conducted in the Dakshin Shibpur area of the municipality on Monday night at around 3:15 am based on a secret tip-off. At that time, law enforcement forces surrounded the house of Robin Kazi, son of local Bablu Kazi. However, Robin Kazi escaped from the house after hearing the news of the operation.
Later, a search was conducted and a foreign pistol and an empty magazine were recovered from inside a silver pot kept on the sunny side of the house.
The joint force members said that the weapon was kept illegally. The matter is being investigated seriously. The process of filing a case against him under the Arms Act will be completed by Tuesday. Boalmari Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Mahmudul Hasan confirmed the matter and said,
“The joint force conducted a raid at Robin Kazi’s house and recovered a foreign pistol. He is currently absconding. The process of taking legal action against him is underway.” Local residents claim that Robin Kazi’s movements have been suspicious for a long time. They have urged the law enforcement agencies to arrest him immediately.
Meanwhile, panic is prevailing in the area over this incident. Common people say that the recovery of weapons has been proven. Illegal weapons are still circulating in unknown hands. They feel that if the accused is not arrested quickly, an atmosphere of unrest and fear may be created in the area.