The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police has arrested nine leaders and activists of the banned Awami League and its affiliated organizations on charges of participating in flash processions and plotting acts of sabotage in the capital.

Those arrested include:

Mokshedur Rahman Molla Kishore (47), President of Ward-10 Volunteer League, DSCC

Enamul Huda Lalu (60), former President of Srinagar Thana Volunteer League

Abdul Gaffar (56), former member of Ward-9 Jubo League, DSCC

Baharul Islam Titu (46)

Saiful Islam Leon (24)

Nayeem Noman (60)

Humayun Kabir Rajon (42)

Mohiuddin Matbar (43)

Shikdar Sohel Hazari (30)

According to a statement issued Sunday, the DMP said multiple DB units conducted the coordinated operations that led to the arrests.

Police allege the detainees were involved in attempts to destabilize law and order in the capital, spread panic through sudden street marches, and carry out activities related to cases filed across various police stations.

Legal proceedings against them are currently underway.