May 09 assault: 230 suspects arrested

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Police have arrested 230 suspects in connection with the May 09 assault at the Galleface Ground. 68 suspects are already in remand custody.

As of now 707 incidents including burning of houses, vehicles and other properties belonging to MPs, ministers, local politicians and businessmen have been reported, and the Police are conducting further investigations into the events.

Meanwhile, statements have been collected from 170 witnesses with regard to the probe carried out by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) into the Galleface assault.

Statements are to be obtained from several other witnesses after examining video footage on the incident.

MIAP

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