22 arrested in Bhanga under Special Powers Act

FARIDPUR, Nov 15 (UNB): Police in Bhanga, Faridpur, have arrested 22 individuals in connection with cases filed under the Special Power Act.

The arrests were made over their involvement in connection to separate incidents, including attacks on the police station, vandalism at the Upazila Parishad, and damage to the Highway Police outpost.

Police in a special drive arrested them on Friday night. On Saturday around 2:00 pm, they were produced in court and sent to jail. The arrests drew large gatherings of family members at the police station.

The arrestees include Ripon Sheikh (34), Jalal Sheikh (37), Lavlu Matubber (48), Romij Molla (52), Chokdar (30), Ujjal Mia (39), Ayub Ali Molla (50), Mahindranath Biswas (62), Raihan Matubber (30), Motaleb Sikder (47), Kohinur Howlader (53), Mintu Matubber (52), Hridoy Molla (40), Sojib Molla (24), Nuru Molla (55), Palash (47), Abul Hossain (52), and Aminul Matubber (50).