DHAKA: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) seized cheques of Taka 6.77 crores, FDR worth Taka one crore, arms and ammunition from DNCC councilor Habibur Rahman Mizan alias Pagla Mizan’s Mohammadpur residence.

The drive is underway at his residence till reporting on Friday (October 11).

RAB’s executive magistrate Sarwar Alam said a foreign pistol, four rounds of bullets and cash Taka two lakhs were also seized.

RAB on early Friday also seized documents of Taka 68 lakhs withdrawn from the account.  

Habibur Rahman Mizan, councilor of ward no. 32 of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), was detained from Sreemangal on Friday (Oct 11) while he was about to flee to India, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) said.

Pagla Mizan used to steal manhole cover after assuming the office.

Mizan was accused in a case filed on charges of stealing, attempted murder and murder.

He was kwon as Pagla Mizan before for his alleged involvement in running illegal casino business came to light.

It was known that he was involved in tendering, extortion, illegal land occupation and controller of illegal electricity and gas businesses at Bihari camp in Mohammadpur of the capital.

He incited residents of Bihari camp to clash with police recently.

Being tipped off, Member of RAB picked him up from border area of Sreemangal Upazila of Moulvibazar early in the morning.

ASP Mizanur Rahman, senior Assistant Director of Rab (Legal and Media wing) told Banglanews that as part of ongoing anti-corruption drive, councilor Habibur Rahman Mizan was detained. He was trying to flee to India through Sreemangal border.

BDST: 2113 HRS, OCT 11, 2019

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