37 members of 'Kishore gang' arrested in the capital

RAB has arrested 37 members of 6 juvenile gang including 007, Baba, D Company, Jaura Group and team leaders in Banani, Mohakhali, Uttara and Tongi areas of the capital.

RAB said all these gang members work for different local big brothers.

Those arrested are- Russell (17), Arafat (17), Rabin (15), Al-Amin (24), Islam (29), Jewel (22), Rabiul (16), Murad (17), Mahabub (19), Saad (22), Rohan (22), Mana (28), Hriday (20), Obaid (18), Md. Jisan (19), Md. Akash (30), Md. Eman (20), Md. Ramadan (21), Md. Sajib (18), Md. Shakib (22), Md. Rajiv (19), Md. Amir Hossain (36), Shahjahan Saju alias Russell (45), Md. Gilad Mia (20), Md. Heart (19), a. Raihan (15), Md. Babu Mia (22), Md. Shahjahan (21), Md. Jalal Mia (28), Lameem Mia (15), Md. Rakib (16), Md. Hira Mia (17), Imrul Hasan (17), Md. Sakin Sarkar Rabbi (18), Md. Sujan Mia (19), Khairul (19), Rahat (19).

During this time, 500 grams of hemp, 24 mobile phones, 1 blade, 1 axe, 1 power bank, 5 rods, 16 knives, 3 iron chains, 1 hammer, 1 motorcycle making loud noise and cash of Tk. 24250 were recovered from them.

Commander of RAB-1 Lt. Col. Mostak Ahmed gave this information in a press conference organized at the head office of RAB-1 in Uttara of the capital.

He said, nowadays, youth gangs, gang culture, fighting of one group with another group has become a much talked about incident focusing on the spread of power among the rising boys. Gang members roam around in groups playing loud music, riding motorcycles at reckless speeds, harassing pedestrians and picking fights over petty issues to make their presence known in the area. They also do not hesitate to kill anyone who protests their chaos in order to dominate them. Following this, in several raids in Mohakhali, Banani, Airport, Tongi and Gazipur areas of the capital, youth gang group '007 group leader Al-Amin (24), Jaura group leader Mahabub (19), Baba group leader Saad (22), Voltage group- Mana ( 28), D Company team leader Pappu alias London Pappu. One of his two associates Akash and Amir Hossain, Boyra Jahangi, the team leader of Jahangir Group.

RAB-1 captain Mushtaq Ahmed said that each group has approximately 10 to 15 members. They have admitted to being involved in various crimes including fights, robbery, mugging etc. in exchange of money.

The arrested youths also told RAB during the interrogation that 17 of the arrested persons have several cases against them in different police stations including theft, robbery, extortion, drugs, weapons, rape and attempted murder.

In response to the question, who are the supporters of Kishore gang group, what is their profit?- The captain of RAB-1 said that you know the leaders of Kishore gang group have been arrested. They do this to dominate the area as a result of their adolescence. Some people use them as tools to dominate the area. Members of juvenile gangs fight over patrons. We have found that many people use these group members mainly as tools. By working for them, criminals get shelter.

Those who act as their supporters in various ways will also be brought under the law.

In response to another question, he said, "We investigated various information and data as per the instructions of the media and RAB headquarters. Many people have been arrested like this before. Earlier I got many names in the area of responsibility of RAB-1. They have been brought under the law. Now after receiving instructions about Kishore gangs I have worked for last 15 to 20 days. During this time the members of the new groups were arrested along with their leaders. We will investigate their activities, cases and their issues. Our campaign does not stop. Any new group will be arrested.

Members of Kishore gang groups are seen at various political rally meetings under the umbrella of ward and police station level leaders. When asked if any action will be taken against these donors, he said, "I want to make it clear that the criminals cannot have any group or address." They have no identity. It doesn't matter who they work for. If they commit any crime they are brought under the law.