Attack During Student Movement: RAB Arrests Liton Akand In Jatrabari

The Rapid Action Battalion has arrested Liton Akand, along with two associates, in Dhaka’s Jatrabari area for their alleged involvement in a violent attack on students and the public during the recent Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. 

The arrests took place at around 2am on Friday, confirmed ASP Imran Khan of RAB Headquarters (media wing).

A video showing Liton wielding a machete and attacking protesters during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement went viral on social media. After the incident, RAB intensified surveillance to apprehend Liton and his accomplices.

During the raid on Liton’s hideout in Jatrabari, RAB-3 recovered four machetes, which had been allegedly used in the attacks, along with drugs and gunpowder.

Liton faces multiple charges, including three cases filed over the violence in Jatrabari, three cases under the Narcotics Control Act, one related to preparation for robbery and one additional case.

Authorities also revealed that Liton was involved in extortion in the area and subjected those who refused to comply to various forms of torture.