62 banned AL leaders, activists arrested

A special police drive across Chandpur district overnight resulted in the arrest of 62 leaders and activists of the Awami League, including the president of the party's district unit.

Additionally, separate operations led to the arrest of 12 individuals linked to narcotics cases and the temporary detention of 19 teenage gang members.

Additional Superintendent of Police Nadira Nur confirmed the developments through an official media cell release on Saturday (November 7).

According to police, district Awami League President Nasir Uddin Ahmed was arrested from his residence in the Sreeramdi area of Chandpur municipality on Friday (November 6) night.

During the overnight statewide sweeps, 31 arrests were made under Chandpur Sadar Model Police Station, 12 in Matlab Uttar, seven in Hajiganj, six in Faridganj, and six in Shahrasti.

In parallel anti-crime operations, police apprehended 12 suspects in drug-related cases, recovering quantities of cannabis and yaba tablets from their possession. Furthermore, 19 members of local teenage gangs were detained, though they were later released into the custody of their families following initial verification.

Other arrestees are being produced before the court.

Chandpur Superintendent of Police Md Mizanur Rahman stated that special police operations will continue to maintain law and order and suppress criminal activities across the district.

-EM