Dhaka:A leader of the banned Jatiya Sramik League has been apprehended during an operation in the Moynar Tek Bazar area of Uttarkhan in the capital city. The individual, identified as Md. Khalilur Rahman Shanto, 38, holds the position of vice-president of the Uttarkhan Thana unit of the Dhaka City North Jatiya Sramik League.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the arrest took place at approximately 1030 pm on Tuesday. The operation was conducted by a team from the Uttara West Police Station, with assistance from the Uttarkhan Police Station, as stated in a press release issued by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP).
The press release further detailed that five cases have been lodged against Shanto at the Uttara West and Uttarkhan police stations. The charges include allegations of murder, attempted murder, offences related to explosives, assault, theft, extortion, and violence against women and children.