A fugitive convicted of a life sentence in a drug case was arrested in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar, by Special Response Battalion-15 (SRB-15), police said on Monday.
The arrested man was identified as Mohammad Sharif, 40, son of Mokbul Ahmed of Ward 5 in Madhyam Hnila under Hoaykong Union.
An SRB-15 team from the Hoaykong camp conducted an operation in the Madhyam Hnila area on Sunday afternoon based on secret information and arrested him.
According to the police, a drug case was filed against Sharif at Teknaf police station around six years ago. A court later sentenced him to life imprisonment, after which he remained absconding.
Authorities said he evaded arrest by moving between locations.
Sharif was later handed over to Ukhia police station for further legal action.
SRB-15 said operations to arrest convicted and warrant-listed fugitives would continue.
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