Seven robbers caught red-handed
Seven robbers were arrested while looting businessmen near Mongalmajhi-Sattar Matbor ghat in the Padma river in Jazira upazila early yesterday.
The arrestees were identified as Harun Chowkider, Sagor Bepari, Nazir Hawlader, Zakir Hawlader, Mujibur Akand, Raju Hawlader and Nuru Darji.
Locals said about 10 businessmen from Jazira upazila were going to Mawa ghat from Mongalmajhi-Sattar Matbor ghat of the upazila by a trawler for buying fish and fouls.
Seven robbers coming on a sea-boat swooped on the trawler in the mid-river and looted the money of the businessmen.
As the sea-boat of the criminals went out of order, the victims raised alarm for help.
Responding to the call, local people rushed to the spot, caught seven robbers and handed them over to police after giving them a good beating.
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