19 arrested in 15 cases over Durga Puja incidents across Bangladesh, says IGP

A total of 19 people have been arrested in 15 cases filed over Durga Puja-related incidents across Bangladesh, according to Inspector General of Police Baharul Alam. The police chief said 49 incidents were reported by Monday night during the festival. Speaking at a press conference at Police Headquarters on Tuesday, Baharul outlined the nature of the disturbances. These included: • A Jamaat-e-Islami activist allegedly forcing a halt to music About the Jamaat activist, Baharul said: “The arrestee has identified himself as a Jamaat member. The party said legal action will be taken against him.” The incident occurred in the Kotwali area of Chattogram, he added. He also said rumours are often spread on social media during religious festivals, undermining communal...