


Coast Guard South Zone has arrested Md. Zakir Hossain during a raid on a passenger launch in the Meghna River in Bhola Sadar Upazila.
The raid was conducted early Tuesday (May 5) on the MV Karnaphuli-13 launch, coming from Dhaka and anchored near Ilisha Launch Ghat. Acting on secret information, Coast Guard members searched cabin number 345 and detained the suspect.
During the operation, they recovered a country-made single-barrel gun, 4 rounds of live ammunition, and 2 kg of marijuana.
The arrested Md. Zakir Hossain is a resident of Dighaldi area under Bhola Sadar Upazila.
Coast Guard South Zone Media Officer Lt. Abul Kashem confirmed the matter. He said legal proceedings are underway against the accused.
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