The Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) has rescued eight fishermen and recovered firearms and ammunition from a hideout of the notorious Sundarbans robbers group ‘Jahangir Bahini’.

The rescued fishermen were identified as Atiar, 28, son of Desar Ali, Abu Khayer Gazi, 24, son of Abu Sayeed Gazi, Mokhshed Ali, 50, son of late Madar Ali, Mizanur Rahman, 37, son of Goni Howlader, Krishnapada, 45, son of Jaidab, Sugdev Mondal, 27, son of Aghar Mondal, Mosharaf Hossain Dhali, 60, son of late Malek Dhali, and Jalil Gazi, 35, son of late Sobed Ali Gazi of the Koyra upazila.

Coast Guard media officer Lieutenant Commander Siam-ul-Haq said, acting on secret information, a special operation was conducted in the Chhoto Dagra Canal area of the Shibsa River on Wednesday where members of the gang had reportedly been holding several fishermen hostage.

During the operation, Coast Guard personnel recovered one single-barrel gun, four rounds of live cartridges and seven empty cartridges. Eight abducted fishermen were also rescued from the spot.

Sensing the presence of law enforcers, the bandits fled deep into the forest, and no arrests could be made.