Advocate Kamal Uddin, Who Claimed to Be ‘Non-Fugitive Awami League’, Arrested
Police have shown Advocate Kamal Uddin, a controversial figure from Chattogram who was in custody, as arrested, saying he is affiliated with the activities-banned Awami League. His arrest was confirmed on Saturday (November 14).
Karnaphuli Police Station took him into custody on Friday night (November 13). Police said local residents, angered by his activities, detained him and handed him over to the police.
According to police, Advocate Kamal Uddin is associated with the activities-banned Awami League and has several cases filed against him at different police stations. He was shown arrested in connection with those cases as well as allegations of affiliation with the banned organisation, and subsequently sent to court.
Kamal Uddin is known on social media, where he regularly publishes videos on his Facebook page. He drew attention for making various comments about the Awami League in those videos and used to describe himself as a “non-fugitive Awami League” member.