8 APBn Arrests 'Islami Mahaj' Chief Md. Rafiq in Cox's Bazar Camp Raid

COX'S BAZAR — In a targeted late-night raid, the 8th Armed Police Battalion (APBn) arrested Md. Rafiq, the head of the local group 'Islami Mahaj' and a wanted fugitive, from the FDMN Camp-9 in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar.

The operation was conducted at approximately 12:30 AM on Saturday (October 24, 2026) in the Block-C/5 area of the camp. Led by Police Inspector (Unarmed) Sanjoy Kumar Kundu of the Panbazar Police Camp, the police team acted on specific intelligence under the direct guidance of 8 APBn Commanding Officer Riaz Uddin Ahmed, PPM.

According to police sources, Md. Rafiq (FCN-118662), son of Ayyub, was wanted under case GR-169/20 (Ukhiya) in connection with Sections 399 and 402 of the Penal Code, which relate to preparation and assembly for committing dacoity.

Authorities confirmed that the process of handing over the arrested individual to Ukhiya Police Station for further legal proceedings is underway.

Speaking on the operation, 8 APBn Commanding Officer Riaz Uddin Ahmed, PPM, reaffirmed the battalion's commitment to maintaining order in the refugee camps.

"To control crime in the camp area, arrest armed criminals, and maintain normal law and order, 8 APBn regularly conducts special operations. In line with these efforts, we arrested the head of 'Islami Mahaj' based on secret information," said Officer Riaz Uddin Ahmed. "8 APBn maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against any attempt to incite disorder or commit crime. We have stepped up intelligence surveillance and operations to guarantee the safety of general residents."