The arrests took place on Sunday afternoon, 25 October, in the vicinity of Eklashpur Bazar in Begumganj.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Md Russell, 25, Rakib, 19, Abdul Alim, 19, Md Kamrul Islam, 19, Md Jihan, 18, Nishan, 18, Md Siam, 18, and Jisan, 18.
According to police and local sources, a group of Chhatra League activists brought out a sudden procession at around 12.15 pm on a road beside a turf facility in Eklashpur Union. The procession subsequently moved on to the highway, where participants chanted various slogans.
Police launched an operation after receiving confidential information about the gathering. During the operation, officers arrested eight people from the procession and seized the banner and sticks allegedly used by the participants.
Later on Sunday, a 1-minute-and-18-second video of the procession was circulated on Facebook by Chhatra League activists who had reportedly fled the scene, according to the information provided by police and local sources.
A case has been filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act in connection with the incident. However, details of the specific allegations against each of the arrested individuals have not been disclosed.
Begumganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md Shamsuzzaman confirmed the arrests and the seizure of the materials.
“A banner and sticks used in the procession have been seized. Eight people have been arrested in connection with the incident. Operations to arrest the others are continuing,” he said.
The incident comes amid continued law-enforcement efforts to respond to politically linked gatherings and activities. Sudden processions can draw police attention, particularly when they move on to major roads and involve public slogans or organised political activity.
However, the available information does not establish whether the procession disrupted traffic or caused any injuries. Police have also not provided further details about the identities of the other people allegedly involved.
The eight arrested individuals may face further legal proceedings as the investigation progresses. The allegations against them will ultimately be subject to judicial consideration, and their guilt cannot be established solely on the basis of the arrests.
