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Fugitive Sentenced to 10 Years in 20 Robbery and Arms Cases Arrested in Cumilla
Police arrest Shahjalal in an early-morning raid in Chandina
By M A Khayer Emon, Cumilla Correspondent
CUMILLA, October 13, 2026: Chandina Police have arrested a fugitive convict sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment in connection with 20 robbery and arms cases in Cumilla district.
The accused, Shahjalal, 48, was arrested during an operation in the Chhagurapara area of Mahichail Union under Chandina Upazila at around 4:30am on Tuesday, October 13, according to a press release issued by Chandina Police Station.
Shahjalal is the son of the late Abu Taher and a permanent resident of Chhagurapara village in Mahichail Union, Chandina, Cumilla.
Police Conduct Early-Morning Operation
According to the police press release, the operation was conducted under the direction of the Superintendent of Police in Cumilla and the overall supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Police of Daudkandi Circle.
An experienced team from Chandina Police Station, led by the Officer-in-Charge, carried out the operation in the Mahichail Union area and arrested Shahjalal from Chhagurapara.
Fugitive Convict Arrested
Police said Shahjalal had been sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment in connection with 20 robbery and arms cases and had remained at large.
His arrest came as part of the police operation to apprehend the fugitive convict.
Further legal proceedings against the arrested man are expected to follow in accordance with the law. However, the police press release did not provide details regarding whether he had been produced before a court.
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