DMP arrests six over alleged extremist recruitment under guise of martial arts training

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested six people, including the chief instructor of Fatah Combat System (FCS), on allegations of recruiting and indoctrinating young people into extremist activities under the guise of martial arts training.

The suspects were arrested during a raid in the Konapara Balur Math area of Jatrabari in the capital on Sunday, according to information shared by journalist Zulkarnain Saer today.

The arrested individuals were identified as Shah Amanat Sabir, chief instructor of Fatah Combat System, Hossain Tanim, Md Junaid, Ataullah Shah, Md Abidur Rahman, and Md Bayezid.

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According to police, the arrests were made based on intelligence reports indicating that the group had been conducting training programmes while allegedly promoting extremist ideology among young participants under the cover of martial arts instruction.

Law enforcers said the suspects were apprehended while allegedly conducting a training session at the Jatrabari venue.

Police are expected to provide further details regarding the allegations, evidence recovered and any legal proceedings against the suspects.