The Jhalakathi district administration has cancelled 33 firearm licenses belonging to 25 leaders and activists of the Awami League and its affiliated organizations. According to an official order issued by the district administration, the decision was made following the directives of the Ministry of Home Affairs and in the interest of public safety.

Among those whose licenses were revoked are Hafiz Al Mahamud, General Secretary of Sadar Upazila Awami League; Rezaul Karim Zakir, Convener of the District Jubo League; and Kamal Sharif, Joint Convener of the District Jubo League. The list also includes former municipal mayor Afzal Hossain Rana, District Awami League Treasurer Monirul Islam Talukder, former Upazila Chairman Syed Razzak Ali Selim, and Joint General Secretary Mujibul Haque Akn. Other affected individuals include local representatives, political figures, Jubo Mohila League leader Yasmin Rabi Poppy, and Jatiya Party central leader M A Kuddus Khan.

Police confirmed that all firearms with cancelled licenses have been deposited at the four police stations of Jhalakathi district, and legal procedures are underway.