12 Awami League leaders and activists arrested in Noakhali

Noakhali Correspondent

Police have arrested 12 leaders and activists of the Awami League and its affiliate organizations in a special drive in various upazilas of Noakhali to prevent processions and rallies centered on the founding anniversary of the party.

Noakhali Superintendent of Police (SP) NM Nasiruddin confirmed the matter on Tuesday (June 23) afternoon.

Police said that maximum caution has been taken in every police station area to maintain law and order in the district and ensure public safety. In continuation of this, separate operations were conducted in different places in the district. In the operation, 6 people from the Awami League’s associate organization from Sadar Upazila, 1 person from Hatia, 3 from Companiganj and 2 people from the District Detective Branch (DB) were arrested. Thus, a total of 12 people have been arrested.

SP NM Nasiruddin further said that legal action is in the process of being taken against the arrested persons. Such operations will continue to maintain public safety and peace and order. Any attempt at sabotage or chaos will be dealt with strictly and the police are on the highest alert to keep the situation normal.