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Two Ansarullah militants held by Dhaka police

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Last Updated : Jun 27 2016 | 6:22 PM IST

Bangladesh police has arrested two militants belonging to Ansarullah Bangla Team, a banned militant outfit in Dhaka.

Identified as Maolana Mohammed Naim alias Saiful Islam alias Saad, and Sohel Ahmmed alias Sohel, police said they were arrested from Faridabad and Kamrangirchar areas of Dhaka, adding they spread out invitations for joining the group.

Abdul Baten, joint commissioner of Detective Branch of police said they were arrested during a raid around 9:30 p.m. local time yesterday, reports the Daily Star.

The arrest was made following information given by two other Ansarullah Bangla Team arrestees who were held on June 13.

Ansarullah Bangla Team has in the past claimed responsibility of several killings of secular activists and bloggers in the region.

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First Published: Jun 27 2016 | 6:22 PM IST

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