2 Jubo League leaders arrested for “shooting protesters” during student movement

In two separate operations, members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested two Jubo League leaders on suspicion of “firing at protesters” during the anti-discrimination student movement in Chattogram and Lakshmipur.

Mohammad Faisal, also known as ‘Killer Faisal’, was arrested yesterday (September 19) in the Goni Colony area of ​​Chawkbazar in the port city.

Faisal, a Jubo League activist and gang leader, was arrested in connection with an attack on a peaceful victory march on August 5, according to RAB.

According to a press release issued by media wing RAB-7, acting on a tip-off, RAB tracked Faisal to his hideout and arrested him. He was later handed over to Kotwali police station for further legal action.

During questioning, Faisal, who has previous convictions for murder, drug and weapons offenses, confessed to his involvement in the attack, the press release said.

On August 5, 14-year-old student Md Robin was shot in the leg and sustained serious injuries during a peaceful march in Laldighi Zilla Parishad area.

In response, Robin’s father filed a complaint at Kotwali police station the next day against 130 people, including Faisal, and 200 to 250 unidentified people.

In another separate operation, the RAB yesterday arrested Mohammad Rashed, chairman of Lakshmipur Sadar upazila Jubo League, from Bolirpara area of ​​Chattogram near Doublemooring police station.

He was later handed over to Lakshmipur Sadar Model police station for further prosecution, said a RAB press release issued today.

Rashed was arrested in connection with a fatal attack on protesters at Jhumur junction in Lakshmipur on August 4.

During the protest, Rashed and his accomplices allegedly opened fire on protesters, killing a student named Afnan and five others.

After the attack, the father of one of the victims filed a lawsuit against Rashed and 90 others.