Dhaka, July 14 -- The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police has arrested five members of mugging group 'Pani Rubel Gang' from Mohammadpur area in the capital.

The arrestees are Md. Layeas (25), Md. Shahin alias Auto Shahin (20), Md. Shuvo (19), Md. Abdul Alim (28), and Md. Milon Hossain (28).

Tipped off, a special team of CTTC's Special Action Group arrested them after conducting a drive on Sunday night in Jahuri Moholla and Babar Road areas.

The gang members used sharp weapons, including machetes during snatching valuables from pedestrians.

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