Police have arrested the man seen threatening an individual while displaying eight pistols in a video that circulated widely on Facebook. The arrested individual is Hridoy Ahmed Shawon, popularly known as ‘Bullet Hridoy.’ He was taken into custody on Tuesday night from the Kabirhat area of Noakhali district.

Arrest and Identity

Chattogram district police confirmed that Hridoy is the son of Md. Badsha Mia of Garibullahpara, Ward No. 3, under Bagoyan Union’s No. 14 area in Raozan thana, Chattogram district. Police launched a manhunt immediately after the video surfaced on Facebook on November 4.

Extortion Through Armed Threats

According to police officials, during preliminary questioning Hridoy stated that he would record videos with 8 to 10 firearms, sometimes more, and send them to specific individuals to issue threats and demand extortion money. The viral video shows eight pistols placed in front of him while he directs threats at an individual.

Next Steps

Following the arrest, Hridoy has been taken into custody by Chattogram district police. Legal proceedings are underway regarding the allegations of extortion and threats. Police have indicated that further details will be provided in due course.