DHAKA, Oct 2, 2024 (BSS) -The Khilgaon thana police today arrested an Awami League (AL) leader and a Sramik League leader from the area for their alleged involvement in an attack on a procession of anti-discrimination students’ movement.

The arrested persons are - Rana alias Pistol Rana, vice-president of ward number-2 of Khilgaon Thana AL and Tajul Islam, former president of Sramik League, ward number-1 of the same thana.

Md Talebur Rahman, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Media and Public Relations wing of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) told the journalists that they were arrested by police on Tuesday night.

Police said the arrested persons along with their accomplices attacked on a procession of anti-discrimination students’ movement in front of Malibagh community centre on August 4. One Sabbir Hossain was injured in the attack and taken to Mugda Medical College and Hospital. He was later released from the hospital after treatment.

A case was registered with Khilgaon Thana on September 10 in this connection.

Police later arrested Rana and Tajul after scrutinizing the video footage of the area.

Both the arrested persons were sent to the court for necessary legal action.