Seven banned Awami League leaders and activists arrested in Habiganj, sent to jail
Police in Habiganj have arrested seven leaders and activists of the banned Awami League and its affiliated organisations. They were arrested in an operation late on Sunday night on the basis of secret information, and were sent to jail through the court at noon on Monday.
Those arrested are Habiganj Sadar Upazila Awami League vice-president and former assistant public prosecutor (APP) Abul Kalam (50), Nizampur Union Swechchhasebak League president Rafiq Mia (45), Gopaya Union Jubo League joint general secretary Sohel Mia (35), Jubo League leader Aminul Islam (47), Poil Union Awami League vice-president Md Chhandu Mia (56), Laskarpur Union Awami League vice-president Abdul Mannan (62), and Poil Union Ward 1 Awami League general secretary Md Enam Mia (48).
Md Jahidul Haque, officer-in-charge of Habiganj Sadar Model Police Station, said miscreants set fire to the July memorial in the town late on Saturday night. In the case filed over the incident, Enam Mia, Abdul Mannan, Chhandu Mia, Aminul Islam and Sohel Mia have been shown arrested and sent to court.
The OC added that a separate anti-discrimination case is pending against Sadar Upazila Awami League vice-president Abul Kalam and Rafiq Mia, and they have been sent to court in that case.
The memorial stands beside the deputy commissioner's office in Habiganj town. Miscreants set it on fire late on Saturday night, and local people noticed it and brought the blaze under control immediately.
Police said the operation in connection with the incident is continuing.
Meanwhile, a clash broke out between residents of two villages in Baniachong, Habiganj, over a night football tournament match. A young man, Rakib Mia (20), was killed, and several others were injured and taken to hospital.
Police also seized a truck loaded with Indian cosmetics from the Poddarbari area on the outskirts of Habiganj town, detaining the truck's driver and helper. Police said the seized cosmetics are worth about Tk 7.8 million.
