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SUNAMGANJ: Two activists of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) were detained by local Chhatra Dal members and residents while allegedly attempting to join a flash rally organised by the banned Awami League and its affiliated organisations in Chhatak, Sunamganj. They were later handed over to police.
The incident took place late Sunday night in and around Manikganj Bazar in Dakshin Khurma Union of the upazila.
According to local sources, more than 100 leaders and activists of the banned Chhatra League, Jubo League, Swechchhasebak League and Awami League arrived in motorcycle convoys from different areas of Sylhet and Sunamganj late at night. They allegedly attempted to stage sudden rallies at several locations across Chhatak.
After receiving information about an alleged plan to create panic and destabilise the area, local residents and Chhatra Dal activists had taken precautionary positions.
Two people were detained after their movements appeared suspicious as the procession passed through the Jatua Bokarbhanga area of the upazila.
The detainees were identified as Rumel Ahmed Rubel, 28, son of Abul Khayer from Beanibazar upazila in Sylhet, and Sumon Ahmed, 26, son of Abbas Ali from the village of Sabmangal in Dirai upazila of Sunamganj.
After being informed of the incident, a police team led by Sub-Inspector Shariful Islam quickly reached the scene, took the two men into custody from the crowd and brought them to the police station.
Chhatak Police Station Officer-in-Charge Kamal Hossain said proceedings were underway to file a regular case and take legal action against the detainees over allegations of participating in a flash rally organised by a banned organisation.
