Police have arrested three alleged members of a mugging gang while they were reportedly planning a mugging operation in the Uttarkhan area of Dhaka late Sunday night.

The suspects, identified as Md. Nayan (20), Md. Sabbir Hossain (21), and Md. Jihad, were arrested by a team from the Uttarkhan Police Station under the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). Acting on a tip-off, officers conducted a raid near the Rajabari Ghat area around 11:30 pm and arrested the three individuals before they could carry out their plans.

During the operation, police recovered two knives and an iron rod from their possession, said Deputy Commissioner (media) of DMP Talebur Rahman.

According to Uttarkhan Police sources, the suspects were preparing to target victims on a paved road near Rajabari Ghat when law enforcement intercepted them. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the three men are active members of a professional gang involved in muggings and theft across Uttarkhan and other areas of Dhaka.

During initial questioning, the suspects admitted to their involvement in numerous previous criminal activities, including mugging and theft. Police believe the gang has been operating in various neighborhoods of Dhaka, targeting unsuspecting victims under the cover of darkness.

A case has been filed at the Uttarkhan Police Station in connection with the incident, and further legal action is in progress. Investigators are working to uncover additional details about the gang’s operations and identify other members who may be involved.