CUMILLA, Nov 16, 2025 (BSS) - Police have detained 44 leaders and activists of the banned Chhatra League while they were preparing for a procession in the city on Sunday morning.

Additional Superintendent of Police (Administration and Finance), Rashedul Haque Chowdhury said 29 individuals were arrested from different areas in the city, including Tomcham Bridge, Jhautala and Badurtala areas. An additional 15 people were arrested during a drive in several upazilas of the district.

Officer-in-Charge of Kotwali Model Police Station Mohinul Islam said leaders and activists of the banned Chhatra League were preparing for a procession in Tomsham Bridge area of ??the city around 6 am.

Being informed, police rushed to the area and arrested 29 people from Tomcham Bridge, Jhautala and Badurtala areas. Banners, sticks and lighters were seized from them.

The police action comes amid heightened security measures in the region, as authorities continue to clamp down on activities associated with banned organizations.