Bhairab, Kishoreganj, August 3, 2025 – Frustrated by rising incidents of robbery and snatching, residents of Bhairab, Kishoreganj, staged a unique protest on Saturday, bringing saris and bangles to Bhairab Thana as a symbolic gesture against police inaction. The demonstration prompted swift action from the police, who arrested 22 individuals within 24 hours on charges related to robbery and other crimes. On Sunday, all suspects were presented in court and sent to jail.
The arrested individuals are Md. Helal (25), Rayhan Uddin (20), Sabuj Mia (23), Md. Naim (23), Arafat Mia (33), Osman Mia (18), Sohel Mia (28), Ful Mia (36), Md. Hridoy (25), Roni Mia (32), Billal Mia (20), Sani Mia (33), Md. Bijoy (28), Sumon (20), Mahin Mia (21), Namin Uddin (20), Monir Hosen (28), Farhad Mia (25), Md. Akash (32), Golam Mostafa (42), Joni Mia (26), and Dulal (45).
Speaking to the media, Bhairab Thana’s Officer-in-Charge (OC) Khandaker Fuhad Ruhani said, “Robberies are happening, but we are apprehending the culprits. The challenge is that robbers are not detained in jail for long, which undermines our efforts. Preventing robberies requires everyone’s cooperation.”
Azharul Islam, one of the organizers of the social movement against robberies in Bhairab, commented on the police’s response, saying, “If there’s a will, everything is possible.” Following the protest on Saturday afternoon, where residents accused the police of failing to curb robberies and presented saris and bangles as a symbolic challenge, the police were given a three-day ultimatum to make Bhairab robbery-free. According to police and locals, no robbery incidents were reported in Bhairab on Sunday, the first day of the ultimatum.
Local residents warned that they would surround the police station again if the desired results are not achieved. Bhairab Upazila Executive Officer Shobnom Sharmin addressed the issue, stating, “To prevent robberies, the municipality has brought Bhairab’s main roads under CCTV surveillance. All necessary measures will be taken to curb robberies.”
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