107 banned AL Leaders, activists arrested

Police have arrested 107 leaders and activists of the Awami League, whose activities are currently banned, in raids across different police stations in Cumilla.

The arrests were made on Monday night (November 9).

Earlier, police arrested another 81 people on Sunday night, bringing the total number of arrests over the two nights to 189.

In a press release issued on Tuesday (November 10), Additional Superintendent of Police (Media) of Cumilla Md Lutfor Rahman said members of the banned organisation had allegedly been involved in sabotage and other criminal activities aimed at destabilising the country.

To prevent such activities, district police launched coordinated operations across the district.

According to the police statement, the raids were conducted to prevent members of the banned organisation from engaging in prohibited activities and threatening public safety and security.

Of the 107 arrested, 14 were detained under Kotwali Model Police Station, nine under Sadar South Model Police Station, seven under Chauddagram Police Station, six under Chandina Police Station, eight under Burichang Police Station and three under Brahmanpara Police Station.

Additionally, four were arrested under Barura Police Station, seven under Laksam Police Station, two under Monoharganj Police Station, six under Nangalkot Police Station, 12 under Daudkandi Model Police Station, four under Titas Police Station, three under Homna Police Station and one under Meghna Police Station.

Police also arrested six people under Debidwar Police Station, four under Muradnagar Police Station, one under Bangra Bazar Police Station, seven under Lalmai Police Station and three through the District Detective Branch.

Police said, the coordinated operations were part of efforts to maintain law and order and prevent criminal activities across the district.

-MT