KUALA LUMPUR: Some of the Bangladeshis found to be directly involved in a radical militant movement based on Islamic State (IS) extremist beliefs and violent ideology have been detained under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012(Sosma).

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail also said some of those arrested have already been deported.

"Some of them have been detained under Sosma, while others have since been deported.

"There are several others who are still being detained to facilitate further investigations," he told reporters after witnessing the handing over of duties ceremony for the Federal CID director today.

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Khalid said he will be calling a press conference either soon to announce further updates on the case.

It was reported that police recently detained 36 Bangladeshi nationals who were found to be directly involved in a radical militant movement based on IS extremist beliefs and violent ideology.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the co-ordinated 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 are still under investigation for their involvement in the militant movement.

Intelligence gathered by the Special Branch revealed that the group had introduced IS-inspired ideology into the country and had formed recruitment cells within their own community.

These cells were established to indoctrinate members with radical beliefs, raise funds for terrorist activities, and ultimately overthrow the legitimate government in their home country.