Jul 12, 2021, 4:07 PM IST
Three suspected terrorists of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) have been nabbed from Kolkata's Haridevpur area.
They were identified as Mikhail Khan, Rabiul Islam and Naziur Rahman, all hailing from Gopalgunj, home district of Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina.
Police said the three were staying in Kolkata for a few months on pretext of medical treatment of a relative. Kolkata Police special task force said, "They were raising funds & trying to recruit local Muslims for jihadi actions."
Bangladesh intelligence has confirmed the identity and affiliations of the 3 arrested.