Geneva Camp

Editorial Views

Recover all looted weapons before election

During the July uprising, unruly mobs and violent groups attacked various police stations and outposts across the country—including the capital Dhaka and port city Chattogram—resulting in the looting of police weapons and ammunition. Many of these arms still remain in the hands of the attackers. Over the past year, numerous reports and complaints have surfaced indicating that these weapons are being used by criminals in murders, extortion, robberies, and muggings.