Police have arrested 15 Awami League activists for attempting to hold flash processions at four locations across Dhaka. The arrests were made during operations conducted in different areas of the capital on Friday evening and night.
Weapons recovered in Mirpur
According to police, crude bombs and locally made weapons were recovered from eight individuals arrested in the Mirpur area. The detainees are suspected to have links with banned organizations.Two Chhatra League members held in Turag
Police confirmed that two members of the Chhatra League are among those arrested from the Turag area. The remaining detainees are believed to be activists of Awami League and its affiliated bodies at various ward and thana levels.Case filed over arson at MP Nusrat's home in Kushtia
Separately, a case has been filed over an alleged arson attack on the residence of lawmaker Nusrat in Kushtia. Eight leaders of the banned Chhatra League, Jubo League and Swechchhasebak League at district and upazila levels have been named as accused in the case.Police and local sources said that leaders and activists of banned organizations have been attempting flash processions and sabotage in various parts of the country in recent days. Law enforcement agencies have intensified operations to prevent such activities.
Police said legal proceedings against the detainees are underway. Separate cases are being prepared at different police stations under the Dhaka Metropolitan Police.
