Dhaka, June 4 -- With Eid-ul-Azha approaching, criminal activities by organised gangs - including pickpockets, muggers, counterfeit currency dealers, and extortionists - have seen a sharp rise in the capital and its surrounding areas, prompting heightened concern among residents and law enforcement agencies.
Police sources have reported a surge in general diary (GD) filings related to theft and snatching, although many gang members remain at large. Alongside habitual pickpockets, a number of so-called seasonal criminals - including robbers, extortionists, kidnapping syndicates, and fraudulent groups such as the Agghan and Malom parties-have reportedly become more active in recent weeks.
The influx of money during Eid-ul-Azha, particularly...