Dhaka:Six leaders and activists of the activities-banned Awami League were arrested by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) while allegedly hurling cocktails in various parts of the capital.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the arrests were part of an operation by the DMP to prevent attempts at cocktail attacks and sabotage. The DMP's Media and Public Relations Division disclosed the information in a text message.
During the operation, authorities seized three cocktails and a motorcycle reportedly used by the suspects. Earlier in the evening, two activists were arrested while throwing cocktails in front of the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court in Old Dhaka, and another individual was apprehended on similar charges in the Shyampur Police Station area.