Some 331 inmates out of the 826 who escaped from Narsingdi District Jail surrendered till Wednesday (July 25).

Besides, police recovered 39 weapons and 1100 bullets looted from the prison.

Narsingdi District Commissioner (DC) Dr Badiul Alam confirmed the matter at 7:30 pm.

The inmates surrendered through the Narsingdi District and Sessions Judge Court.

The incident of the inmates attacking and looting arms at the jail was reported on Sunday. 

Meanwhile, the district administration is setting up microphones in various parts of the city for the escaped inmates to surrender.

Meanwhile, Chief of Army Staff Waker-uz-Zaman visited Narsingdi District Jail at 1:30pm on Wednesday.

Narsingdi District Jail is located near the Dhaka-Sylhet highway at Bhelanagar in the city.

BDST: 1155 HRS, JULY 25, 2024
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