Ex-Jubodal leader arrested with arms, ammunition in Khulna

A joint forces team arrested a former Jubodal leader along with arms and ammunition in Khulna city early on Saturday.

The arrested individual has been identified as Kamruzzaman Tuku, former president of the Ward No. 31 Jubodal of Khulna City Corporation (KCC).

Acting on a tip-off, members of the joint forces conducted an operation at his residence, adjacent to Hazi Malek Graveyard in 31 no-ward, early this morning, confirmed Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Labonchara Police Station, Towhiduzzaman.

The joint forces seized a barrel gun, nine rounds of live ammunition, and a sound grenade from his possession.

He fell sick after his arrest and was admitted to a prison cell at Khulna Medical College Hospital (KMCH). The arms and ammunition were handed over to Labonchara Police Station for further action, the OC added.