Cumilla:Police have apprehended 81 leaders and activists of the Awami League and its affiliated organizations in a series of coordinated operations across the Cumilla district. The activities of these organizations had been banned, leading to the arrests conducted from November 6 to November 8.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the operation was detailed by Additional Superintendent of Cumilla Police Md Lutfor Rahman, who stated that the arrests took place in various police station areas including Cumilla Kotwali Model, Cumilla Sadar South Model, Chauddagram, Chandina, Burichang, Brahmanpara, Barura, Laksam, Monoharganj, Nangalkot, Daudkandi, Titas, Homna, Meghna, Debidwar, Muradnagar, Bangra Bazar, and Lalmai.
The police reported that the members of the banned organization had been allegedly involved in processions and other criminal activities that were intended to create instability within the country. In response, the police undertook coordinated operations across 18 police station areas in the district to curb such activities.
All 81 individuals arrested during the operation have been sent to Cumilla Central Jail in phases, following court orders, as confirmed by the police official.