Dhaka,
Sep 01 (UNB)- The looted arms and ammunition of police must be returned to
police headquarters by September 3.
The police headquarters
issued the directive on Sunday.
Law enforcement agencies
have recovered a total of 3,872 firearms that were looted during recent
movement from various locations, including police stations, police lines, and
police outposts, as of August 31, said the authorities.
The recovered items also
include 2,86,216 rounds of bullets, 22,201 tear gas shells, and 2,139 sound
grenades, according to the police statement.
The Bangladesh Army has
been actively assisting in the recovery efforts throughout the country to
ensure the swift return of all looted arms and ammunition.
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