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Police arrest 29 in Mirpur over alleged labour protest sabotage scheme
Authorities have detained 29 individuals in Mirpur on suspicion of orchestrating acts of sabotage under the cover of labour unrest. The operation comes as security forces intensify efforts to maintain order amid industrial tensions in the area.
LSN Bangladesh ·
Law enforcement officials in Mirpur have apprehended 29 people suspected of planning sabotage activities disguised as workers' demonstrations, according to police statements released on Wednesday. The detentions followed an investigation into coordinated disruptions at industrial facilities in the region that authorities characterize as posing threats to public security and economic stability.
Police allege that the detained individuals orchestrated the disturbances to exploit genuine labour grievances as cover for destructive activities. The operation represents a significant crackdown on what officials describe as organized efforts to destabilize manufacturing and production activities in the economically significant Mirpur industrial zone.
The arrests mark an escalation in security responses to industrial unrest that has periodically affected factories and manufacturing plants in the area. Authorities have indicated that investigations are continuing to identify any additional individuals involved in the alleged conspiracy.
Officials stated that the detainees are being questioned regarding their roles in the planned activities. No further details regarding specific charges or the nature of the suspected sabotage were immediately disclosed by authorities.