Most of the 300 militants caught since the Holey Artisan Bakery attack are now in hiding after securing bail, Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) said today.

“We want to assure all that they will not be able to resurface for a long time,” Rab Director General Benazir Ahmed said in a pre-Eid view exchange with reporters.

From what he said, Rab caught a total of 512 militants since Holey Artisan attack in 2016. Among them, 300 secured bail and went into hiding since.

“We have taken measures coordinating our intelligence with that of other intelligence agencies,” he said. “We are ready to face any challenge,” he added.

He also requested lawyers not participate in legal fight for militants. “It will be suicidal to give legal assistance to militants,” he said towards lawyers.

On Eid security, the Rab DG said his force enforced its security arrangement so that people can go home and come back peacefully during the Eid season.

They have already set up 15 temporary camps at bus, train and launch terminals in Dhaka. Also, watch has been mounted in 42 areas vulnerable to traffic congestion across the country.

Moreover, Rab will ensure security at around 500 venues including Jatiya Eidgah where the Eid congregations will take place, the Rab chief said.