Chhatra League's procession n Betagi, 5 leaders, activists arrested
Betagi (Barguna) Correspondent
A procession of banned Chhatra League led by Betagi Upazila Chhatra League President Md. Sohel Amin Howlader.
Police have detained five leaders and activists of the banned Chhatra League in Betagi, Barguna, after a sudden procession. However, police claim that they were detained while preparing for the procession. The incident took place on Friday in the area adjacent to the Government College in Betagi Municipality.
The detainees are Md. Zahidul Islam Roni, Md. Ibrahim Rifat, Md. Hridoy Hossain, Md. Rabbi and Md. Arafat Khan.
Betagi Police Station OC Harun Or Rashid Howlader said that no procession took place last Friday. After receiving information that leaders and activists of the banned organization Chhatra League were preparing for a procession, the police conducted a raid and arrested five people. Later, they were shown arrested and sent to jail through the court.
Meanwhile, in a 2-minute and 28-second video shared on social media from Betagi Upazila Chhatra League President Md. Sohel Amin Howlader's Facebook ID, Chhatra League leaders and activists were seen marching and rallied. During the video, they demanded the lifting of the ban imposed on the Awami League and its affiliated organizations, the unconditional release of political prisoners, and justice for police killings.
Betagi Upazila Chhatra League President Md. Sohel Amin Howlader said that the Betagi Upazila Chhatra League program was organized on Friday under the direction of Barguna District Chhatra League President Rezaul Kabir Reza. Police detained five Chhatra League leaders and activists on their way back after the procession.
