Operation Devil Hunt: 3 AL, BCL, Jubo League members arrested in Cumilla
In a related development, Operation Devil Hunt is ongoing in Rajshahi with law enforcement setting up multiple checkpoints across the city
Three individuals, affiliated with the Awami League and its associate bodies Jubo League and the banned organisation Bangladesh Chhatra League, have been arrested in Cumilla as part of the ongoing Operation Devil Hunt.
The arrestees are Faisal Tanvir Tamim, 17, a member of the banned Chhatra League from Sadar Dakshin Upazila; Jibon Mia, 45, cultural affairs secretary of the Muradnagar Upazila Awami League's 5 No Purbodhoir (West) union unit; and Alauddin Aji, 48, a Jubo League member from Sundalpur Union in Daudkandi Upazila.
Confirming the matter, Cumilla Additional Superintendent of Police (Administration & Finance) Arafatul Islam said Faisal has been sent to the juvenile court, while Jibon Mia faces an existing political case.
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Meanwhile, Alauddin Aji is accused in the murder case of a man named Babu, who was shot dead in front of the Awami League office on 5 August.
"We have arrested three individuals so far through our operations and the drive is ongoing," said ASP Arafatul.
Operations underway in Rajshahi
In a related development, Operation Devil Hunt is ongoing in Rajshahi with law enforcement setting up multiple checkpoints across the city.
The operation officially began at 2:45pm today (9 February) from the C&B Mor area.
Rajshahi Metropolitan Police's Additional Deputy Commissioner (Media) Sabina Yasmin confirmed that the joint forces have been conducting the special operation nationwide since Saturday, following an announcement by the Ministry of Home Affairs' public relations division.
"As part of this drive, Rajshahi Metropolitan Police is actively participating in the operation, with checkpoints set up across the city. The operation will continue until further instructions are given," she added.
