Kamal Uddin, the self-proclaimed leader of the “Non-fleeing Awami League”, has claimed that Awami League activists created a mob outside his residence in Chattogram on Friday night after he criticised party leader Jahangir Kabir Nanak’s call for a nationwide lockdown.

Kamal, who was released by a court on Saturday afternoon, said police rescued him from the situation before sending him to court following a general diary (GD) filed over the incident.

Speaking to journalists after his release, Kamal said, “Last night, Awami League goons created a mob after I criticised Awami League leader Jahangir Kabir Nanak’s call for a lockdown. The administration rescued me. Later, I was sent to court following a general diary (GD) filed in connection with the incident.”

He said the court released him and expressed gratitude to the government for the intervention.

“I pray for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman so that he can run the country properly. The administration has assured me that my security will be ensured. I will continue my activities,” he added.

Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Karnaphuli Police Station Nur Ahmed confirmed to Daily Waadaa that Kamal had been released by the court.

He said Kamal was sent to court under Section 88 of the Metropolitan Police Act in connection with a suspected or minor offence.

Kamal was detained from a rented house in the CDA Tek area of Karnaphuli upazila on Saturday after a group of youths gathered outside his residence on Friday night, prompting police intervention.

Police had earlier said he was taken into custody fearing a deterioration of the law-and-order situation and was sent to court with a report detailing the incident. He had not been shown arrested in any specific case.