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Police rescue man allegedly abducted by impostors posing as DB, DGFI
Law enforcement personnel in Bangladesh have successfully rescued a man who was reportedly abducted by individuals impersonating members of the Detective Branch and Directorate General of Forces Intelligence. The incident highlights growing concerns over criminal groups using official uniforms and credentials to carry out illegal activities.
LSN Bangladesh ·
Police conducted a swift operation to locate and free the abducted man after receiving information about his whereabouts. The victim had been taken by a group claiming to represent the Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police and DGFI, though investigations suggest the abductors were not legitimate members of either agency.
The rescue operation demonstrated coordination between police units working to counter criminal impersonation schemes. Such cases, where gangs assume the identity of law enforcement and intelligence officials, have become an increasing concern across the region, enabling perpetrators to conduct illegal detention and extortion operations with reduced suspicion from the public.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the identities and motives of the alleged abductors. Police officials have urged citizens to verify the credentials of anyone claiming to represent law enforcement or intelligence agencies, and to report suspicious activities through official channels. The rescued individual is receiving support from authorities as the investigation progresses.