3 ‘militants’ surrender promising to return to normal life
Three alleged members of banned militant outfit Hizb-ut Tahrir surrendered before police promising to return to normal life in Jessore today, police said.
They are Saddam Yasir alias Sajal, 32, son of Shafiyar Rahman, Raihan Ahmed, 20, son of Abdus Salam and Mehedi Hasan, 20, son of A K M Sharafat Mia.
At a press conference, Superintendent of Police Anisur Rahman said, in a bid to return to normal life, they have decided to surrender to police.
Sajal was a ‘Moshrek’ and the two other were ‘Shabab’ members of the militant outfit, he added.
Earlier, Inspector General of Police AKM Shahidul Haque assured that the youths who joined militancy can avail a second chance by getting back to normal life if they are willing.
Police will not harass them further if they leave militancy and return to normal lives, the police chief said at a programme in Cox’s Bazar on July 24.
Meanwhile, Benazir Ahmed, director general of the Rapid Action Battalion (Rab), on July 18, announced Tk 10 lakh reward if any activist of militant outfits returns to normal life and gives specific information about their activities.
Apart from this, Tk 5 lakh will also be given to anyone who provides specific information about activities of terrorist and militant groups, the Rab DG also said.
The country has experienced a spate of militant attacks including the recent Holey Artisan Bakery and Sholakia attacks this July. The recent attacks were carried out by youths.
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