The Special Response Battalion (SRB)-12 has recovered 103 firearms, 1,136 rounds of live ammunition and a large quantity of locally made weapons during operations in Sirajganj and Pabna following the recent surrender of 65 alleged extremists from three northern districts.
The recoveries were made based on information provided by the surrendered individuals and the battalion's own intelligence, according to SRB-12.
The information was disclosed in a press release issued by SRB-12 Commander Atikur Rahman Mia at the battalion's office near Hatikumrul in the Solanga police station area of Sirajganj at 11:30am on Wednesday (November 4).
According to the press release, a total of 65 alleged extremists from Sirajganj, Pabna and Rajbari districts surrendered under the initiative of SRB-12 on November 1, 2026.
Following their surrender, the battalion conducted operations at different locations in Sirajganj and Pabna based on information obtained from them and its own intelligence inputs.
During the operations, the battalion recovered 103 locally made and foreign firearms, 1,136 rounds of live ammunition, 15 magazines, 95 locally made weapons and eight walkie-talkie sets.
SRB-12 said the operations were conducted in Tarash, Ullapara and Solanga police station areas of Sirajganj, as well as Santhia and Ataikula police station areas of Pabna.
The battalion said operations to recover illegal firearms and ammunition would continue.