Law enforcement agencies have arrested four individuals for their alleged involvement in vandalsing homes, shops, and a temple of the Hindu community in the Dowarabazar area of Sunamganj district earlier this month.

The arrestees are Alim Hossain, 19, Sultan Ahmed Raju, 20, Imran Hossain, 31, and Shajahan Hossain, 20, according to a press release by the Chief Adviser's Press Wing.

The arrests came after police, after an investigation, filed a case yesterday against 150-170 individuals, including 12 named suspects, for their alleged roles in the violence.

On December 3,  Akash Das, 20, made a derogatory post on Facebook criticising Islam. Although the post was deleted, screenshots circulated widely, sparking tensions in Dowarabazar area.

The local police promptly arrested Akash and transferred him to another station to ensure his safety.

On the same day, enraged locals attacked and vandalised homes, shops, and the Loknath Temple belonging to the Hindu community.

Authorities, including the district's superintendent of police (SP), deputy commissioner (DC), and army personnel, intervened to bring the situation under control.