Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Some 1,400 weapons and 250,000 rounds of ammunition looted in the aftermath of the July coup still remain missing, CA's Special Assistant Abdul Hafiz said on Tuesday.

Speaking to reporters following the final session of the three-day Deputy Commissioners' (DCs) Conference, Hafiz said the joint forces' drive across the country would continue and the focus will be given to recover the missing arms and ammunition.

When asked about directives given to the DCs, Hafiz said, "In a few districts, some weapons and ammunition have been destroyed. Questions were raised about how quickly these could be officially disposed of. Moving forward, the authorities must address multiple challenges. As I have mentioned, around 1,400 weapon...