7 more arrested over Hefajat’s mayhem in Brahmanbaria
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Seven more Hefajat-e-Islam supporters have been arrested in connection with the cases filed over vandalism and arson during demonstration by its activists in Brahmanbaria on March 26 and 28 centring the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said in a press release sent from the Special Branch of the district police.
The law enforcers arrested them from different areas, conducting a special drive from last evening to this morning, said Md Roish Uddin, additional superintendent of police in Brahmanbaria.
So far, 56 cases have been filed over the mayhem 49 with Brahmanbaria Sadar Model Police Station, four with Ashuganj Police Station, two with Sarail Police Station, and one with Akhaura Railway Police Station.
DHAKA: Fourteen top leaders of the Hefazat-e-Islami militant outfit met Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan and members of intelligence agencies in an effort to find a compromise following the widespread violence in the country.
The 14 Hefazat leaders included General Secretary Nurul Islam, Nayeb-e-Amir Mahfuzul Haque, Khilafah Movement chief Ataullah Hafezji and his nephew Maulana Habibullah Miaji.
The meeting took place on Monday night at around 10 p.m. at Khan s residence in the capital city. one of the militant leaders in anonymity, said they demanded that no more leaders or militant members should be arrested .
Without giving details, Nurul Islam said: Discussions have taken place, but there is nothing more to say. Top Hefazat leaders have so far failed to convince the Sheikh Hasina-led government for a compromise due to the latter s strict stance against militancy.
14 Hefazat leaders meet B desh Home Minister
14 Hefazat leaders meet B desh Home Minister
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The meeting took place on Monday night at around 10 p.m. at Khan s residence in the capital city.
The 14 Hefazat leaders included General Secretary Nurul Islam, Nayeb-e-Amir Mahfuzul Haque, Khilafah Movement chief Ataullah Hafezji and his nephew Maulana Habibullah Miaji.
Seeking anonymity, one of the militant leaders said they demanded that no more leaders or militant members should be arrested .
Without giving details, Nurul Islam said: Discussions have taken place, but there is nothing more to say.
Top Hefazat leaders have so far failed to convince the Sheikh Hasina-led government for a compromise due to the latter s strict stance against militancy.
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