Bangladesh police arrest two after banned leader snatched from custody

Police in Ishwardanga, Mymensingh, have arrested two individuals, including a BNP leader, following an incident where a banned Chhatra League leader was forcibly taken from police custody.

The incident occurred near the Sarisha Union Parishad area during a football match. Police had detained Riazul Alam, also known as Shahin, a former joint general secretary of the banned Ishwardanga Upazila Chhatra League, who faces multiple charges including anti-terrorism and narcotics offenses. While police were transporting him to the station, a group of individuals allegedly attacked the officers and snatched the suspect.

Following the incident, authorities conducted raids in the Sarisha and Ashrabpur areas, arresting Nur Mohammad Milon, a joint general secretary of the Sarisha Union BNP, and former Chhatra League leader Nayan Mondal. Reports indicate that the confrontation resulted in injuries to three police officers and damage to a police vehicle. A case has been filed naming 27 individuals, with dozens of others listed as unknown suspects.