Police in Kishoreganj upazila of Nilphamari district arrested two individuals, including a local Jubo League ward president, during separate raids on Saturday night under an anti-terrorism case. The detainees were identified as Ziaur Rahman, 42, president of the Jubo League’s Ward No. 9 unit in Putimari Union, and Jagdish Chandra Barman, 55, of Uttar Barovita Dangapara village. Both were sent to the district jail on Sunday afternoon following their arrest.
According to Abdul Kuddus, the investigating officer of Kishoreganj Police Station, the arrests were made as part of the ongoing “Devil Hunt Phase-2” operation targeting individuals accused in anti-terrorism cases. Police stated that the operation aims to strengthen law enforcement presence and curb militant or extremist activities in the region.
Local sources said the arrests have drawn attention within political circles, as one of the accused holds a leadership role in the ruling party’s youth wing. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the specific charges or the next steps in the legal process.
উপজেলা প্রতিনিধি, কিশোরগঞ্জ (নীলফামারী) প্রকাশ : ২১ ডিসেম্বর ২০২৫, ১৬: ৪৪ উপজেলা প্রতিনিধি, কিশোরগঞ্জ (নীলফামারী) নীলফামারীর কিশোরগঞ্জে শনিবার রাতে পৃথক স্থানে অভিযান চালিয়ে সন্ত্রাসবিরোধী মামলায় ওয়ার্ড যুবলীগ সভাপতিসহ দুইজনকে গ্রেপ্তার করেছে পুলিশ।
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