Two held over killing of ex-Swechchhasebak Dal leader

Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the killing of former Swechchhasebak Dal leader Billal Hossain Talukdar in the capital's Mouchak area, reports UNB.

The arrestees are Al Amin, convener of Ward No. 19 Jubo Dal and Riaz, an activist of the same ward unit.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Ramna Division) Sheikh Zahidul Islam said on Tuesday the two suspects were arrested from Dhaka and Munshiganj in connection with the killing.

Based on secret information, police conducted special drives on Monday night and arrested them.

The ex-Swechchhasebak Dal leader was killed on Monday in the parking area of Anarkali Super Market beside Siddheshwari Boys' School.

Billal, a former convener of Ramna Thana Swechchhasebak Dal.