Reports suggest that many recent protests have been orchestrated by leaders of the Awami League, allegedly incited directly by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. She is said to be in contact with party members to destabilize the current government and hinder the electoral process. Intelligence reports claim over 5,500 firearms issued during the past 15 years remain unreturned, with many in the hands of banned student and youth wing members. Police have yet to recover thousands of looted weapons and rounds of ammunition. The IGP has stated that actions are underway against those involved.