‘Member’ of militant outfit held in Khulna

The Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) claimed to have arrested an active member of banned militant outfit Hizb-ut-Tahrir in Dumuria area of Khulna early yesterday.

The arrestee is Humayun Kabir, 23, according to a statement of ATU.

Based on information, an ATU team conducted drive in Vandarpara area of Dumuria around 3:00am and arrested Humayun, reads the statement.

ATU team also recovered five Jihadi books, NID card, a cell phone and two SIM cards from his possession. Humayun was wanted in a case filed with Gulshan Police Station under Digital Security Act, the statement added.

Asked about Humayun's involvement, the ATU official refused to give an official comment.

They said that they have arrested Humayun after analysing his digital activities and they would able to say clearly about him after interrogating during remand.