DHAKA: Police Wednesday arrested a suspected militant with seven cocktail bombs from the city’s Hijoltola area under Demra Thana.

The arrested person was identified as Sohel Hossain.

Duty Officer Sub-Inspector Enamul of Demra Thana told banglanews24.com.bd that the bombs were seized at around 11am from a field of Badsha Mia road near Demra police station.

Quoting locals, police said Sohel went to the field carrying a bag and tried to tuck it under soil when they caught him and informed police.

“On information, police rushed to the spot and arrested him with bombs,” said Enamul.

Police interrogated him at the police station.

BDST: 1715 HRS, AUGUST 4, 2010