Dhaka, Oct 27: At least eight leaders and activists of the Awami League and its affiliated organisations were arrested by Bangladesh police on charges of taking part in a flash mob procession in Dhaka.
Confirming the development on Monday, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police Detective Branch (DB) stated that the arrests were made during raids conducted across various parts of the capital from Sunday evening to night.
According to the police, during initial interrogation, the arrested individuals admitted to participating in several flash marches and organised activities across the capital under the banner of the Awami League and its affiliated organisations, adding that legal action is underway against them, Jugantor reported.
In a separate development on Monday, Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal’s (ICT) prosecution called on the tribunal to frame charges against Awami League Joint General Secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif and three other party leaders in connection with a crime against humanity case. Reports suggest that the Chief Prosecutor, Tajul Islam, presented the charges before the tribunal seeking an indictment order against the accused.
Last week, at least 131 leaders and activists of Awami League and its affiliate organisations were arrested for carrying out flash processions. (IANS)
