BSS
  26 Jul 2026, 22:53

114 banned AL leaders, activists sued over alleged sabotage plot in Ukhiya

COX'S BAZAR, July 26, 2026 (BSS) - Police have filed a case against 114 leaders and activists of the banned Awami League and its associate bodies in Ukhiya, alleging they held a secret meeting to plan acts of sabotage. 

The case also includes 50 to 60 unidentified accused.

According to the FIR filed by Sub-Inspector Palash Barua under the Anti-Terrorism Act, police raided a house in the Nolbunia area of Palongkhali Union on Saturday after receiving information about the alleged meeting.

Police said two people -- Ward No. 8 Haldiapalong Union Awami League General Secretary Milon Barua and Abu Naser Mohammad Imran -- were detained during the raid, while others fled.

The case names several local Awami League, Jubo League and Chhatra League leaders, including Ukhiya Upazila Awami League President Jahangir Kabir Chowdhury and General Secretary Nurul Huda.

Ukhiya Police Station Officer-in-Charge Atikur Rahman said the two arrested were sent to jail by a court, while drives were continuing to arrest the remaining accused.