The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested Saif Uddin Pappu, 47, president of Cumilla South District Awami Swechchhasebak League, from Kalabagan in the capital.
He was arrested in the early hours of Monday. Pappu’s residence is in Keshonpar under Bagmara North Union of Lalmai Upazila in Cumilla.
DB Uttara Division Deputy Commissioner Elias Kabir said Saif Uddin was shown arrested in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act with Dhanmondi Police Station.
He was later produced before a court, the DB official said.
Saif Uddin Pappu has been accused of being involved in activities to suppress the July student-mass movement.
