May 9 unrest: Over 1,000 suspects still in remand custody

Around 2,725 individuals have been arrested until this morning in connection with various charges following the violent incidents that have taken place across the country since May 9.

Police said 21 have been arrested within the last 24 hours ended this morning.

They said 857 incidents were reported to the police stations and 1,083 out of those 2,725 arrested were remanded for  having involved in those violent incidents.

Meanwhile, 22 suspects were granted bail while 8 suspects were remanded yesterday alone.(DSB)