Jhalakathi, APR 26 (V7N)- Police in Kathalia have arrested Idris Alam Gazi (60), the joint general secretary of the Upazila Awami League. The arrest was made in connection with a case concerning the vandalism and arson of the BNP office in Kathalia, Jhalakathi.

Gazi was apprehended from his residence in Amua Natun Bandar of the upazila on Saturday (April 26th). Following his arrest, he was presented before the court.

According to the police station, the arrest stems from a case filed after the alleged vandalism and arson of the upazila BNP party office on August 5th, following the change in government.

Confirming the arrest, Police Station OC Mongchenla stated, "Upazila Awami League Joint General Secretary businessman Idris Alam Gazi was arrested from his home in Amua Port in the early hours of the morning. He has been shown arrested in the BNP office vandalism and arson case and sent to court."

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