Operation Devil Hunt sees 1,300 arrests in nationwide crackdown on violence in Bangladesh
Bangladesh's security forces have arrested over 1,300 individuals till Monday in a major crackdown that began on Saturday
- NEW DELHI — Bangladesh's security forces have arrested over 1,300 individuals
till Monday in a major crackdown that began on Saturday that is aimed at
quelling a new wave of violence that has rocked the country for the last few
days.
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- The nationwide operation, dubbed 'Operation Devil Hunt,' was
launched by the Chief adviser Muhammad Yunus-led interim government following a
series of violent incidents targeting properties linked to deposed Prime
Minister Sheikh Hasina’s family and key members of her Awami League party.
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- The Muhammad Yunus-led interim government ordered 'Operation
Devil Hunt' on Saturday after the attack on students and civilians in the
Gazipur district on Friday night.
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- The violence quickly spread across the country, with mobs
targeting symbols of the Awami League and escalating tensions between political
factions.
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- The joint forces involved in the operation include army
personnel, police, and specialised units. To date, the authorities have
arrested 1,300 people in connection with the unrest and violence that has
gripped the nation over the past four days.
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- The interim government has vowed to root out "all
Devils" that are attempting to destabilise the country, emphasising its
resolve to restore order as it completes its six-month tenure in power.
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- One of the most alarming incidents during the violence
occurred when protesters set fire to the historic residence of Sheikh Mujibur
Rahman, the founder of Bangladesh, located in the capital Dhaka. This house
holds immense national significance, as it was from here that Rahman declared
Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan in 1971.
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- In response to the growing unrest, a command centre has been
established to monitor and oversee the execution of 'Operation Devil Hunt.' The
Chief Adviser’s office confirmed that the operation is in full swing, with
additional efforts to ensure law and order are maintained.
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- Meanwhile, the Opposition party, the Bangladesh Nationalist
Party (BNP), led by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, has called on the
interim government to address the growing "mob culture" and restore
peace.
