Govt announces cash rewards for recovery of looted police weapons

The government has announced cash rewards for the recovery of weapons and ammunition looted from police custody, in a move aimed at retrieving all missing arms before the 13th parliamentary election scheduled for February next year.

Earlier, on August 25, Home Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury had announced bounties for information leading to the recovery of firearms looted after August 5 last year.

According to a statement from Police Headquarters issued today, individuals who recover and return the lost arms will receive monetary rewards based on the type of weapon recovered.

Under the announced scheme, Tk 5 lakh will be awarded for a Light Machine Gun (LMG), Tk 1.5 lakh for a Submachine Gun (SMG), Tk 1 lakh for a Chinese Rifle, and Tk 50,000 for a pistol or shotgun. 

Additionally, each recovered bullet will carry a reward of Tk 500.

Authorities have urged citizens who locate any of the missing weapons or ammunition to contact their nearest police station. 

The government has assured that the identity of informants and finders will be kept strictly confidential.

Officials emphasized that the initiative is intended to ensure public safety and expedite the recovery of the looted arms.