David Emon: How the fugitive 'top criminal' was brought down

This document is a news article from The Daily Star (Bangladesh), published around August 2–5, 2026, about the capture of a fugitive identified as David Emon, described as a "top criminal." The article covers how Emon was apprehended, noting he disguised himself with a shaved moustache, used a false name, and was caught in a border-bound SUV while reportedly attempting to flee to Kolkata, India, to join an associate named Boro Sazzad. Key Limitation The document provided consists almost entirely of website navigation menus, headers, footers, and related article links — the actual body text of the article is not included. As a result, the specific details of how Emon was brought down, his criminal background, and the full investigative account cannot be summarized factually beyond what is referenced in the linked headline snippets. What can be confirmed from the available text: David Emon was a fugitive labeled a "top criminal" He disguised his appearance and used a false identity He was caught in an SUV near a border crossing He allegedly planned to meet someone called "Boro Sazzad" in Kolkata To provide a complete and accurate summary, the full article body text would be needed.

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