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At a glance
- Md Selim, also known as Chua Selim, a notorious drug dealer, has been arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Dhaka's Geneva Camp.
- Rab officials stated that Selim is implicated in at least 36 cases, including murder, drug dealing, and arms offenses.
- He is considered one of the two primary drug kingpins operating in the Mohammadpur area's Geneva Camp.
Authorities have apprehended Md Selim, widely known as Chua Selim, a figure described as a notorious drug dealer, from the Geneva Camp in Dhaka's Mohammadpur area. The arrest was carried out by a team from Rab-2, a unit of the Rapid Action Battalion.
Rab officials confirmed that Selim faces accusations in a significant number of cases, totaling at least 36. These charges reportedly include serious offenses such as murder, drug trafficking, illegal possession of arms, and violations under the Special Powers Act. His apprehension marks a notable development in the ongoing efforts to combat drug-related crime in the capital.
Selim is accused in at least 36 cases, including those filed over murder, drug dealing, arms and under the Special Powers Act.
According to Rab-2 Commander Additional Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Naimul Hasan, Selim is recognized as one of the two major drug kingpins actively operating within the Geneva Camp. The camp has been identified as a key area for drug-related activities, and Selim's arrest is seen as a significant blow to the drug trade network in Mohammadpur.
He is considered one of the two major drug kingpins operating in Mohammadpurโs Geneva Camp.
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