PATUAKHALI: Law enforcers nabbed 18 leaders and activists of BNP-led 18-party alliance from various thanas of the district on Sunday, ahead of 60-hour hartal from 6.00am Monday.

Officer-in-Charge of Sadar Thana Monirul Islam told banglanews that police held nine leaders and activists of 18-party, including the general secretary of District Islami Oikyajote Maulana Motahar Hossain, from various areas of the district town.

Officer-in-Charge of Kalapara Thana Tarikul Islam said, “Police arrested Municipality Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary Maulana Altaf Hossain along with four activists of 18-party for their alleged involvement in planning for sabotage.”

Officer-in-Charge of Galachipa Thana Sisir Paul told that they held arrested four persons, including Upazila Chhatra Shibir president Aiyub Ali and joint convener of Chhatra Dal (college wing) Bappi Talukder.

Officer-in-Charge of Baufol Thana Naresh Chandra Karmaker said they have nabbed joint convener of Naumala Union Chhatra Dal Rakib Hossain.

BDST: 1900 HRS, NOV 03, 2013
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