It’s concerning to hear about incidents where police weapons have been stolen, posing a threat to public safety. The recent theft of several thousand firearms and ammunition from various police units and armories in Bangladesh has understandably raised alarm among citizens.

When such weapons fall into the wrong hands, it creates a potentially volatile situation. Unlicensed possession of firearms can lead to instability and endanger public safety. Ensuring proper control and accountability over these weapons is crucial, and law enforcement agencies need to take swift action to recover them.

According to police sources, up to August 17, a total of 715 firearms of different types have been recovered nationwide. Additionally, 18,512 rounds of ammunition, 1,118 tear gas shells, and 170 sound grenades have also been retrieved.

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has been actively involved in recovering stolen police weapons. So far, they have retrieved 97 firearms, 6,585 rounds of ammunition, and 28 magazines.

However, the exact number of stolen firearms and ammunition hasn’t been disclosed by the police. Experts emphasize the need for a concerted effort to recover these weapons promptly. Collaborative campaigns involving law enforcement agencies are essential to prevent further incidents. Otherwise, the rise in crimes such as murder, robbery, kidnapping, theft, and assault could continue. Let’s hope that efforts to retrieve these weapons are successful and contribute to maintaining public safety.
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1. **Incident in Feni:**
In Feni Model Thana, during the sale of a looted pistol, a young man named M. Rubel (29) was apprehended by the police. Along with the pistol, they also recovered 14 rounds of ammunition and two magazines from Rubel. The incident occurred on the night of August 14 in the Shahin Academy area of Feni city.

2. **Stolen Weapons Surrendered by Students in Sirajganj:**
In Sirajganj’s Hatikumrul Thana, student protesters surrendered stolen weapons. Among the recovered weapons were a gas gun, a Chinese rifle, signal lights, and shoulder signal lights. During the student movement, there were incidents of weapon looting, and some of these weapons were handed over to the local union parishad member Shah Ali by the students.

3. **Tragic Death Related to Stolen Weapon and TikTok Video in Faridpur:**
In Faridpur Sadar Thana, three friends recorded a TikTok video with a stolen weapon obtained from the police station. Tragically, one of the friends, Palash Hossen (18), lost his life due to the accidental discharge of the weapon. Palash had been in critical condition since August 12 and eventually passed away at Dhaka Neuro Sciences Hospital. Prior to this incident, he had been involved in weapon theft.

4. **Appeal to Surrender Stolen Weapons to the Army Camp:**
The Inter-Service Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) recently issued a statement urging people to surrender illegally possessed weapons and explosives from various police stations and prisons across the country. The authorities emphasize the importance of promptly recovering such weapons for public safety and societal well-being. They have already recovered 715 weapons of different types from various locations in Bangladesh. The campaign for weapon recovery remains ongoing, and citizens are encouraged to cooperate with this effort.

5. **Former IG’s Call for Surrendering Weapons by August 19:**
Brigadier General (Retd.) M. Saqawat Hossain, an advisor to the interim government, announced that if anyone possesses weapons without a license, they must surrender them by August 19. Failure to comply will result in legal consequences. The recovered weapons will be categorized as either illegal or government-prohibited, and international courts may also be involved in handling such cases. The authorities urge citizens to cooperate in this endeavor to ensure public safety.