Cumilla:Police arrested 107 leaders and activists of the activities-banned Awami League and its affiliated organizations in overnight raids across Cumilla district.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the arrests were made on Monday night during separate drives conducted by 18 police stations and the District Detective Branch (DB).
The individuals arrested include leaders and activists from various groups associated with the banned Awami League, including the Jubo League, Swechchhasebak League, and Chhatra League. The district police detailed the arrests, which included 14 from Kotwali Model Police Station, nine from Sadar South Model Police Station, and several others across different areas such as Chauddagram, Chandina, and Daudkandi Model Police Station, among others.
Furthermore, three additional arrests were made by the District Detective Branch, bringing the total number of those detained to 107. Additional Superintendent of Police (Finance and Administration) Md Lutfor Rahman confirmed the arrests at a press briefing, explaining that the police conducted the special operation to prevent members of the banned organization from engaging in subversive or criminal activities that could disrupt law and order.