The outlawed Islamic militant group JMB on Sunday reportedly threatened to blow up two police stations in the district. The threat was conveyed to Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Sylhet through a letter in the name of a JMB (Jamaatul Mujahideen Bangladesh) commander.| Nobody ever said they were subtle... |
Staff Correspondent writes from Chittagong: The Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) submitted the charge sheets and Final Reports in eight cases that were filed for bomb blasts in Chittagong with eight thanas in the port city today. Of the said eight cases, police submitted six final reports in six cases and one charge sheet in this connection. Police submitted the Final Report as police did not find any accused at those thana areas. On the other hand, Bandar thana police submitted the charge sheet against two persons identified as Abdus Sattar Mollah and Arshadul Alam. Besides, Khulshi thana is likely to submit charge sheet against eight persons tomorrow (Tuesday), concerned sources said.
At least 25 bombs were blasted at the 20 spots in the port city Chittagong from 11. 05 to 11. 20 am on August 17 last. Five persons were injured during the blasting of the bombs in the city. Huge leaflets of Jamaatul Mujahideen, Bangladesh were recovered from the spots. Police arrested eight persons from different spots of the city in this connection.