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Dhaka Police arrest 15 over crude bomb blasts and assaults
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police have arrested 15 individuals in connection with crude bomb explosions and coordinated attacks targeting law enforcement personnel across the capital. The arrests mark an escalation in security operations against militant groups operating in the city.
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The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) announced the arrests following a series of incidents involving improvised explosive devices and violent confrontations with police officers. The suspects are believed to be affiliated with organizations engaged in subversive activities, according to law enforcement officials.
Police said the arrested individuals were involved in multiple crude bomb blasts at various locations throughout Dhaka in recent weeks. The attacks have also included direct assaults on police personnel conducting regular duties and carrying out investigative operations.
The DMP has intensified its operations against groups suspected of orchestrating the attacks. Authorities have recovered materials and evidence linking the suspects to the incidents, strengthening their investigation into the network's organizational structure and financing.
The arrests come as security concerns continue in the capital, with authorities implementing enhanced vigilance measures across key areas. Police have urged the public to remain alert and report any suspicious activities that could pose risks to public safety.