Police arrested a notorious mugger and drug dealer from Khilgaon area in the city on Sunday afternoon.
The arrestee was identified as Mohammad Jewel (31), who was wanted by police in 13 criminal cases.
The arrest took place in the Tilapara area of Khilgaon on Sunday evening. Police, acting on a tip-off, conducted the operation as part of a crackdown on muggers and drug peddlers, and outstanding warrants in the Khilgaon area.
Jewel, a professional mugger and drug peddler, is listed in the Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s wanted list.
He was involved in various criminal activities, including mugging and drug dealing, in Khilgaon and neighboring areas.
He has been named in 13 cases, including incidents of snatching, and drug-related offenses, registered at Khilgaon, Rampura, and Kotwali police stations. One of the cases has an arrest warrant against him, said DC media of the DMP Talebur Rahman.