3 BCL activists held

25 October 2009, 17:00 PM

UNB, Sylhet

Four people, including three activists of Chhatra League (BCL), were arrested along with lethal weapons, from Bilpar area of the city Saturday afternoon. The arrestees were identified as Chapal Das, 19, son of Sajal Das of Dariapara, Tilak Chowdhury, 20, son of Rakesh Chowdhury, and Khairul Islam, 21, son of Kabiruddin of Mirzangal area. Police said, they chased a group of 20-25 BCL activists when they, equipped with sharp weapons, were about to launch an attack on rivals in Bilpar area and arrested three of them. Later, three lethal weapons were also recovered from their possession. During the drive, police also held notorious snatcher Munna, 25, son of Zafar Ahmed of Khuliapara, from the area.