Savar: Police have detained 12 leaders and activists of the Awami League, along with members from its affiliated organizations Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) and Jubo League, during a special operation in Savar, on the outskirts of the capital.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the individuals arrested have been identified as Piyush (21), Rabbi (21), Shakil (23), Sohag (19), Salman (22), Amir Hossain (50), Ferdous Hossain Rubel (28), Shamim Ahmed Joy (29), Mizanur Rahman Russell (42), Tipu Sultan (27), Nitya Babu Rajbangshi (52), and Shariful Islam (32). All are reported to be active members of the Awami League and its affiliated organizations.
Officer-in-Charge Jewel Mia of Savar Police Station confirmed that the arrests took place near the entrance of Khasrubagan Chand Residential Hotel in Majidpur village on Dhaka-Aricha Highway. The police stated that the accused had gathered with the intent to create unrest and were attempting to organize a sudden procession.
Upon sensing the police presence, the group attempted to flee, but law enforcement managed to detain them.