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309 looted weapons recovered so far: PHQ

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A total of 309 weapons of various types, which were looted from police stations and offices during the recent violence, were recovered till this morning, Police Headquarters said.

Besides, 6,258 rounds of bullets, 318 teargas shells, two teargas grenades and nine stun grenades were also recovered.

During the recent mass student-led protests, many police stations and offices across the country were attacked and looted after law enforcers opened fire indiscriminately, killing many protesters.

Over 500 people including 42 police members were killed during the protest that eventually forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee from the country.

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