Two people were arrested in connection with the killing of Police Constable Amirul Islam alias Parvez from Gaibandha district and Demra in Dhaka.
Constable Amirul was killed in a brutal attack allegedly by BNP activists while on duty during the deadly violence at Nayapaltan and nearby areas on Saturday.
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Based on information, Shamim Reza, Convenor of Palashbari Municipality unit of Jubo Dal in Gaibandha district, was arrested from Gaibandha, and Md. Sultan was arrested from Demra in the capital on early Sunday, said Deputy Commissioner (Media) of DMP, Faruk Hossain.
Meanwhile, a murder case has been filed with Paltan Police Station in connection with the killing of Constable Amirul.
Police filed the case on Saturday night, Inspector (investigation) of Paltan Police Station Sentu Mia said on Sunday morning.