A new militant group called ‘Shahadat’ has emerged from the banned Islamist outfit Ansar al-Islam, the Rapid Action Battalion says after arresting three of its members, reports bdnews24.com. The detainees were identified as Md Ismail Hossain (25), Md Jihad Hossain alias Huzaifa (24) and Md Aminul Islam (25). In a press conference at the Karwan Bazar media centre, Commander Arafat said that the activities of Ansar al-Islam have almost come to an impasse due to regular operations by the RAB and other law enforcers. "As part of a strategy, Ansar al-Islam members are operating under the name of a new militant organisation called 'Shahadat'." A year ago, he contacted a militant named Salahuddin, who is living abroad, through social media, the RAB said at the press conference.

Source: bd News24 May 25, 2024 08:08 UTC