3 held with 65 crude bombs in Badda

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) members have captured three individuals with 65 crude bombs during a raid in the capital's East Badda area.

The detainees are--Fahim Rahman Abdullah, 22, Md Limon, 20, and Akul Mia, 21.

RAB issued a press release signed by Md Shamim Hossain, assistant superintendent of police, also the staff officer (media) of RAB-3, on Thursday.

All three work at a shoe factory, said the press release.

According to the press release, two Narayanganj residents, Masum and Sojib, received an order to supply a large quantity of handmade bombs some 8-10 days ago. They subsequently hired Fahim, Limon, and Akul for Tk 26,000 and provided the necessary materials for manufacturing the bombs.

"They rented a room in the capital's Badda area and began working on Wednesday evening. Their goal was to produce about 100 bombs. However, RAB raided the location and apprehended the trio before they could complete their task," the press release added.

The procedure of filing a case in this regard is underway, police confirmed.