585 more arrested in ‘Operation Devil Hunt’ for destabilising country
With the latest figure, a total of 8,664 were arrested from across the country under the 'Operation Devil Hunt' that begun on 8 February
As part of the move to check sabotage and violence leading to instability in the country, the joint forces apprehended 585 more people, under the nationwide 'Operation Devil Hunt'.
In a short message, the police headquarters said 1,493 more individuals were netted from across the country on the 16th day of the operation in the last 24 hours till noon today (23 February).
Of the arrestees, 585 were captured for their suspected link to destabilise the country under the 'Operation Devil Hunt' while 908 others on previous cases and warrants, the message said.
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With the latest figure, a total of 8,664 were arrested from across the country under the 'Operation Devil Hunt' that begun on 8 February following an attack on the student-people in Gazipur.
During the operation in the last 24 hours, one local made pistol, one LG, one magazine, 10 rounds of bullet three cartridges and six machetes were seized.
