2 former army officers arrested in anti-terrorism, cyber security case
According to DB sources, Gulshan Ara was arrested first, followed by Debashish, over allegations of links with the now activities-banned Awami League.
This collage shows Lieutenant Colonel (retd) Bijoy Debashish Narayan Pal and Lieutenant (retd) Kazi Gulshan Ara. Photo: Collected
The Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police has arrested two retired army officers in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act and the Cyber Security Act.
Lieutenant Colonel (retd) Bijoy Debashish Narayan Pal and Lieutenant (retd) Kazi Gulshan Ara were arrested during separate raids in the capital last night (11 October), DB chief Additional Commissioner Md Shafiqul Islam confirmed this morning.
According to DB sources, Gulshan Ara was arrested first, followed by Debashish, over allegations of links with the now activities-banned Awami League and conspiring to create instability in the country.
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However, police have not disclosed details of the allegations or specific evidence against the two former officers.
