Seventeen individuals have been arrested in Sylhet in connection with vandalism, looting, and attacks that occurred during an anti-Israel protest. The arrests were made after police discovered an online advertisement offering looted shoes for sale. Acting as buyers, police detained the seller and recovered some of the stolen items. Subsequent raids—guided by CCTV footage and viral social media videos—led to the arrest of the following individuals:
1. Md. Rajon (19), son of Md. Raja Mia, Kazitula
2. Imon (19), son of Arab Ali, Kazitula
3. Md. Rakib (19), son of Din Islam
4. Mizan Ahmed (30), son of Sad Ahmed
5. Md. Abdul Motaleb (35), son of the late Abul Bashar Mia, Saudagartula
6. Sabbir Ahmed (19), son of Liakat Ali, Goyatula
7. Junaid Ahmed (19), son of Farid Mia, Companiganj
8. Md. Robin Mia (20), son of the late Mostafa Mia, Mirer Moydan
9. Mostakin Ahmed Tuhin (19), son of Mohsun Ahmed, Shahi Eidgah
10. Md. Delwar Hossain (30), son of Abdul Sattar, Dargah Gate
11. Riyad (24), son of Shamim Ahmed, Shekghat
12. Md. Tuhin (24), son of Dulal Mia, Baluchar Natun Bazar
13. Al Nafiu (19), son of Selim Reza, Bateshwar Bazar
14. Syed Al Amin Tushar (29), son of Syed Altaf Manik, Noakhali
15. Md. Sohel Khan (42), son of the late Yusuf Ali, Gobindrashri, Beanibazar
16. Suman Mia Rupom (35), son of Shah Noor Mia, Siddorpasha, Jagannathpur, Sunamganj
17. Arun Malakar (35), son of the late Nondon Malakar, Janaiya, Bishwanath
The operation began on Monday night and continued into Tuesday. Authorities confirm that a case has been filed regarding the incident, and further operations are ongoing to identify and arrest others involved. Surveillance efforts have also extended to online platforms to prevent the resale of looted goods and to track digital evidence of the violence.
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