'Boma Maulana' supplies 400 bombs in city

Detective Branch Chief Mohammad Harun

Detective Branch Chief Mohammad Harun or Rashid today revealed that Mukit, known as 'Boma Maulana', has been involved in distributing approximately 400 bombs in various parts of the city since October 27 this year.

At a press conference held at the DMP media centre, Harun, who also serves as the DMP additional commissioner, stated that 'Boma Maulana' was active between October 27 and December 16. He reportedly received rewards for sending photographs of the bombs to London.

The DB team successfully apprehended Mukit, the alleged architect behind the cocktail bomb attacks at the premises of the Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court. His arrest took place in Chawkbazar, Old Dhaka, by the Lalbagh Division of DB.

The investigation revealed that Mukit had gathered gunpowder and constructed around 400 bombs during the specified period. These explosives were subsequently distributed across different areas of the capital. It was disclosed that Jubo Dal President Sultan Salahuddin Tuku supplied the gunpowder required for these bombs.

Harun highlighted that those involved in the bomb attacks received rewards for sharing images of the destruction or arson in London. One of the bombs provided by Maulana was even detonated on the premises of the Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court.

The DB Chief elaborated that Boma Maulana orchestrated the court premises bombing and had received a shipment of a 10-kg gunpowder bomb from Sultan Salahuddin Tuku. This exchange reportedly occurred on the night of October 27 at Motijheel Bank Colony and was facilitated by Rabiul Islam Nayan, the convener of Bhatara Thana Juba Dal.

During his interrogation, Mukit admitted that arsonists were compensated Tk 10,000 for each vehicle set ablaze. Additionally, the Mahanagar Jubo Dal offered Tk 5000 for explosions and torch processions. On December 16, Victory Day, Boma Maulana reportedly led a procession of 6-7 thousand people from the BNP's central office.

Harun further mentioned that the Dhaka City South Jubo Dal unit, following instructions from London, had formed eight teams dedicated to bomb blasts and creating chaos. Mukit also coordinated with the Central Jubo Dal and city Jubo Dal at thana and ward levels to orchestrate at least six arson attacks on motor vehicles.

In conclusion, Harun emphasized the significant amount of information obtained from Mukit, underscoring the breakthrough in their investigation.