In a shocking breach of security, the residence of Bangladesh’s top police official, Inspector General of Police Md Ali Hossain Fakir, was targeted by thieves late Monday night.
The three-storey house in Amlapara, Bagerhat town, was hit during heavy rainfall, which caused a temporary power outage.
According to family sources, the criminals exploited this opportunity to cut and steal nearly two coils of copper wire from the main electricity line to the meter, despite CCTV cameras surrounding the property. The stolen cables are valued at around Tk 60,000.
Police have launched an intensive investigation, deploying multiple teams to track down the perpetrators.
A local scrap metal shopkeeper has been detained for questioning as part of the inquiry, with authorities suspecting a wider network behind the theft.
Bagerhat Superintendent of Police Md Hasan Chowdhury described the incident as “very unfortunate” and assured that those responsible will be brought to justice swiftly.
The audacious nature of the theft has raised concerns about security, as even the home of the country’s top police officer was vulnerable to such a brazen attack.