RAB nab four Ansar al-Islam members in Rajshahi

RAJSHAHI, Dec 26 (UNB): Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested four members of banned Islamist outfit Ansar al- Islam from Jamira and Bhoruapara areas in Puthia upazila on Monday night.

The arrested were identified as Hayatullah Rubel alias Masud, Abdur Rahim, Mizanur Rahman and Mukul Hossain.

On secret information that some militants gathered at a banana orchard of Borjahan of Jamira village for carrying out subversive activities, a RAB team conducted a drive in the area around 11:30 pm and arrested Masud, Rahim and Mizanur with five books on jihad (religious uprisings) in their possession, said Lt Col Mahabub Alam, RAB-5 commanding officer (CO).

Gleaning information from them the elite force conducted another drive at Bhoruapara village and arrested Mukul along with two books on jihad (religious uprisings), the CO added.