Army launches hunt for 200 sniper rifles used in the July uprising
The brutal violence that erupted in July 2024 has already been marked as a dark chapter in the history of Bangladesh. A massive cache of advanced weaponry was used in this premeditated attempt to destabilize the electoral process and dismantle the state apparatus—among which the most alarming were sniper rifles.
Reliable sources confirm that at least 200 sniper rifles were deployed during the July rampage in Dhaka alone. These deadly weapons, now believed to be hidden across various parts of the capital, have become a primary focus for army operations.
Investigations have revealed that five key operatives were directly involved in the supply, control, and deployment of these sniper rifles in the capital.
Responsible for arms control:
Sarjis Alam, Hasanat, Mahfuz, Asif Mahmud, Nahid, and Akhtar.
Additionally, sources confirm that Ejaz, the so-called administrator of the Northern City Corporation, is still overseeing a large stockpile of weapons under their control.
These organizers, in unison, planned a citywide takeover through a central declaration issued in July. Using sniper and AK-47 rifles, they targeted and suppressed military, police, and opposition political forces.
The areas believed to be weapon stockpiles include Rampura Madrasa, a madrasa beside Bhatara police station, several Hefazat-controlled madrasas in Jatrabari, as well as in Mohammadpur, Mirpur, Paltan, and Uttara. These locations, mostly Qaumi madrasas, have been designated as armament depots by the group.
Moreover, several coaching centers controlled by Shibir, operating under the cover of “anti-discrimination movements,” have been used as secret bases and safe storage for these weapons.
Multiple sources claim that if the army launches coordinated operations in these areas, the amount of arms recovered could, at least temporarily, allow for the takeover of the entire capital.
Experts assert that this military operation is not just about recovering weapons—it’s a battle to reclaim national security.
