Police have arrested three activists of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League in connection with arson on railway tracks. The arrests were made during operations conducted between Monday (9 November) and Tuesday (10 November). The detainees face allegations of sabotage against the railway communication system.

Incident Details

According to police and local sources, the three activists were arrested on charges of involvement in setting fire to railway tracks. During preliminary interrogation, they reportedly admitted their involvement in the arson. The railway authorities filed a written complaint with the police station, prompting the subsequent operations.

Two More Detained in Separate Incident

In a related development, police detained two more activists of the banned Chhatra League on charges of attempting to set fire to railway lines. They were apprehended early Wednesday (11 November) when patrol police noticed their suspicious activities. Cases are being prepared against the detainees for attempting to sabotage railway property.

Investigation and Next Steps

Police have stated that legal proceedings are underway against all those arrested and detained. Authorities are examining whether the arson and the attempted arson incidents are connected. An investigation is also ongoing to determine if additional individuals were involved. Police surveillance has been intensified to ensure uninterrupted railway communication.