Ten members of AL, affiliates held in Dhanmondi area

Police have arrested 10 leaders and activists of Awami League (AL) and its affiliated organisations during an operation in capital's Dhanmondi area, reports BSS.

According to police, the arrests were made in the early hours of Monday from the Satmasjid Road area under Dhanmondi Police Station while they were preparing to bring out a sudden procession.

Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police's Media and Public Relations Division Niaz Mehedi confirmed the information.

The arrestees are Md. Ibadul Islam (21), Milon Barai (20), Md. Sujon Sardar (26), Sabuj Dhali (28), Nipun Biswas (29), Samu Dhali (28), Ashok Dhali (30), Md. Sourav Howladar (23), Md. Joy (28) and Mahbub Howladar (40).

The press release stated that they were detained following intelligence reports. Police recovered 15 caps bearing the Jubo League monogram, eight T-shirts featuring leaders' photos and a banner from their possession.

Two buses and a private car used by the detainees were also seized from the area, the ADC said, adding that the arrested individuals have been sent to court.