Police have arrested sixty seven people in connection with three sabotage cases relating to violence and arson attacks during the quota reform movement in Naogaon.
Naogaon Superintendent of Police Muhammad Rashidul Haque confirmed the information, adding that these cases were filed at Naogaon Sadar, Manda, and Patnitala police stations accusing 39 named and over 200 unnamed individuals.
"Naogaon has traditionally been a peaceful district. However, some activists of BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami tried to destabilize the district during the recent quota reform movement. During the protests, the activists attacked the police in various parts of the district. Police had to use rubber bullets and tear gas to calm the situation," he said.
Police sources said many involved in planning the sabotage incidents are still at large, and operations are ongoing to arrest them.
Currently, the overall law and order situation in the district is stable and peaceful, with the police working alongside the army and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) to maintain order.
Considering the situation, the district administration has extended the curfew relaxation period. The curfew is now relaxed from 6 am to 10 pm daily.
Despite the relaxation, army and BGB patrols are visible in both urban and rural areas.
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