Bangladesh detains over 1,300 in Operation Devil Hunt to restore order after unrest

Bangladesh's security forces have detained 1,308 people in a crackdown called "Operation Devil Hunt," initiated after violence erupted following the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The operation aims to restore order amid ongoing unrest. The interim administration, led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, authorized the operation after clashes injured student activists. Authorities reported that most arrests occurred in metropolitan areas, targeting those accused of destabilizing the country. A command center has been established to coordinate law enforcement efforts. The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement claims their members were attacked while trying to prevent looting during the unrest, which has included vandalism against Hasina's supporters.