Six arrested for trying to snatch suspect from police custody at Dhaka’s New Market

Dhaka, 24 Jan - Six individuals were arrested early Friday after attempting to snatch a suspect from police custody at the New Market Police Station gate. 

The arrested individuals were identified as Md. Bashir Islam (21), Md. Hasan (21), Md. Imon (25), Md. Masum Mahmud (32), Md. Alamin (30), and Md. Akbar Ali (21). 

According to police, the incident stemmed from the arrest of Mithun (35), who is accused in a case involving the attempted murder of businessman Ehteshamul Haque on Elephant Road. Mithun was arrested Thursday night from the 300 Feet area. 

Deputy Commissioner (Media) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), Talebur Rahman, said that around 4:10 am Friday, as officers brought Mithun to the New Market Police Station gate, a group of armed individuals—including the six arrestees, 13 named suspects, and 30-35 unidentified accomplices—attempted to forcibly free him from custody. 

When police, led by Assistant Commissioner (New Market Zone) Tariq Latif, ordered the group to leave, they reportedly launched a violent attack on the officers, injuring five personnel. Police detained six attackers on the spot, while the remaining men managed to flee. 

A case has since been filed against the six arrested individuals, the 13 named suspects, and the unidentified attackers. Authorities say efforts are underway to apprehend those who escaped. 

Later on Friday, the six arrestees were presented before a Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) court. The court rejected their bail petitions and sent them to jail.