4 workers detained from Awami League procession, ‘rescued’ by backup team

Staff Correspondent

There have been allegations that some people detained at an Awami League procession in Shyamoli in the capital were kidnapped by exploding cocktails.

The incident occurred at around 11am on Tuesday (September 16) at the intersection of Shishu Mela.

Police said that at that time, Awami League leaders and activists were marching towards Agargaon. When 5-6 people were detained from the procession, suddenly another group on 25-30 motorcycles burst into flames and kidnapped the detainees.

Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Police Station OC Md. Imaul Haque said,
“Preparations for the procession were going on at the Shishu Mela intersection in our presence. Soon after detaining a few people, another group came as a ‘backup team’ and exploded cocktails and dragged the detainees away.”

He also said that the police were able to arrest six members of the backup team along with a motorcycle.

Tension prevailed in the area after the incident. Additional police have been deployed.