A total of 131 leaders and activists of Awami League and its associate bodies were arrested in Dhaka on Tuesday for participating in flash processions in various parts of the capital.
They were arrested throughout the day in different areas under the DMP, said Deputy Commissioner (Media) of the DMP Talebur Rahman.
Among the arrestees, six were arrested by Uttra East police, two by Uttara West police , 24 by Gulshan police, four by Khilkhet police and three by Cantonment police.
Besides, Dhanmondi thana police arrested six people, New Market police arrested six, Shahbagh thana police arrested three, Mohammadpur thana police arrested eight, Hatirjheel thana police arrested one, Paltan thana police arrested six, and Motijheel police arrested 40 people and DB (Wari zone) of DMP arrested 22 others.
Legal proceedings against the arrestees are underway, the DMP added.
