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The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested Sanwar Hossain Bablu, President of the Gangni Municipality unit of Awami League, and Nabir Uddin, Vice-President of the Gangni Jubo League, on Tuesday night.
Nabir Uddin, 55, a former acting mayor of Gangni municipality, was detained from his business establishment in the local marketplace.
Sanwar Hossain Bablu was arrested at his residence near Women’s College. Separate RAB teams executed the coordinated operations in Gangni, according to a UNB report.
Senior Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Enamul Haque confirmed the arrests.
He said that the arrests were made based on specific allegations and tip-offs.
Both individuals will undergo initial questioning at the RAB camp. Further details will be formally announced on Wednesday morning, added he.