13.5 tonnes of bullet shells found in Natore warehouse
Police and army personnel visited the site and began verifying the source and legality of the stockpile
Authorities have discovered about 13.5 tonnes of bullet shells stored in a warehouse in Ahmedpur Bazar of Baraigram upazila in Natore, sparking concern among local residents on Saturday (25 October).
Police and army personnel visited the site and began verifying the source and legality of the stockpile.
The warehouse belongs to Shihab Uddin, owner of Baba‑Mayer Doa Enterprise. Locals informed police after noticing the large quantity of bullet casings stored there.
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Shihab Uddin claimed he had purchased the casings as scrap metal from an auction at Rajendrapur Cantonment in Gazipur, paying about Tk40 per kilogram.
Tarikul Islam, superintendent of police, inspected the warehouse, reviewed the businessman's documents and spoke with him regarding the purchase.
"The gate pass and papers appear to be in order," he said, adding that a general diary (GD) has been filed at Baraigram Police Station for record and further verification.
