Dhaka: The Detective Branch (DB) of police has apprehended nine leaders and activists of Awami League (AL) and its affiliate organizations from various areas of the capital over the weekend. The arrests occurred on Friday and Saturday in connection to unauthorized processions that were allegedly intended to disrupt public order.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the individuals arrested include Kafrul Thana Chhatra League member Md. Ziaur Rahman, Habibullah Bahar University College Chhatra League member Rubel Hossain, alongside Abdur Rahman, Ridwan Rafi, Md. Fayim Talukder, Md. Firoz Ahmed (23), Md. Mehedi Hasan Hridoy, ATM Omar Faruk, and Md. Sajib Khan. The arrests were confirmed by DB Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Talebur Rahman.
The DB Tejgaon Division conducted a raid in the Nabisco area under Tejgaon Industrial Zone Police Station, leading to the arrest of several individuals, including Ziaur Rahman, Rubel Hossain, Abdur Rahman, Ridwan Rafi, Fayim Talukder, Md. Firoz Ahmed, and Mehedi Hasan Hridoy on Friday. Meanwhile, the Lalbagh Zonal Team of DB-Lalbagh Division arrested Md. Sajib in the Nayabazar area under Kotwali Police Station today.
ATM Faruk, identified as the organizer of a sudden procession that took place after Jumma prayer on Friday in front of Rahim Metal Mosque under Tejgaon Industrial Area Police Station, was apprehended by police from the Nurjahan Road area under Mohammadpur Police Station today. The authorities allege that these individuals were engaged in activities intended to destabilize the country through unauthorized processions and other disruptive actions in different parts of the capital.