36 Bangladeshis held over links to militant group, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have detained 36 Bangladeshi nationals this week for their direct involvement in a radical militant movement based on extremist beliefs and violent ideology.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the planned security operation, which began on April 24, was carried out in three phases in Selangor and Johor.
"Of those detained, five people have been charged under the Offences Relating to Terrorism (Chapter VIA) of the Penal Code in the Shah Alam and Johor Baru Sessions Courts.
"Another 15 people have been issued deportation orders, while 16 others remain under investigation for their involvement in the militant movement," he said in a statement.
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