Barguna BCL leader held for 'desecrating' PM's photo

The photo at the circuit house conference room was turned round Sunday night during the stay of Opposition leader Sheikh Hasina there, police said.

Mamun was arrested when circuit house guard Shahidullah detected it and filed a case with Bagruna police after Hasina left the circuit house Monday morning.

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In the case, the guard said the photo was desecrated by "some unidentified persons".

Mamun is the son of Barguna AL General Secretary.

The photo was set right when the NDC and the OC of Barguna thana went there on information.

At a press conference at Barguna Press Club on Tuesday night, local AL leaders alleged that it was an "arranged drama" to arrest opposition leaders and workers to foil the anti-government movement.

Mamun was produced before court Tuesday morning, which sent him to jail.

In the afternoon, BCL activists brought out a procession in the town protest Mamun's arrest.

JCD, student front of ruling BNP, also brought out a procession demanding punishment of the persons who desecrated the prime minister's photo.

When contacted, Barguna police said Mamun was arrested on orders from higher authorities.