6 Awami League leaders and activists detained while going to Shaheed Minar in Noakhali

Local correspondent

Police have detained six leaders and activists of the Awami League, whose activities were banned by Yunus’ interim government, while they were on their way to lay flowers at the Shaheed Minar in Companiganj upazila of Noakhali.

They were arrested from the Basurhat Bazar area around 3 am on Friday, February 21.

Police said that 10 to 15 Awami League leaders and activists gathered at different places in Basurhat Bazar on the occasion of Amar Ekushey February and International Mother Language Day. Later, they were arrested in a raid when they were preparing to go to Basurhat Central Shaheed Minar to pay their respects by offering flowers.

The arrest of the six people was confirmed by Mohammad Nurul Hakim, the officer-in-charge (OC) of Companiganj Police Station. He told Prothom Alo on Saturday afternoon that the identities of the detained people are being verified. Initially, it was learned that they are Awami League supporters. After verification, a decision will be taken on further legal action.