Four Arrested for Extortion in West Monipur, Mirpur
Four Arrested for Extortion in West Monipur, Mirpur Four individuals have been arrested by Mirpur Model Police Station in connection with an extortion incident at a residence in West Monipur, Mirpur. The arrestees are:
1. Anwar Hossain Tabid (35), 2. Md. Mintu Mia (35), 3. Md. Raton Mia (34), and 4. Md. Ismail Hossain (24).
They were apprehended around 3:00 AM on Monday, July 7, 2025, from a residence named "Protik Villa" in West Monipur. According to Mirpur Model Police Station, at approximately 10:00 PM on Sunday, July 6, the four arrestees along with 8-10 unidentified individuals attacked a house named "Protik Villa" in West Monipur. They held the residents hostage, accused them of being affiliated with the "fascist Awami League", and demanded Tk. 2 million (20 lakh) in extortion. Under pressure, the victims managed to hand over Tk. 500,000 (5 lakh) through various means. During the incident, around 3:00 AM, police and RAB arrived at the scene. Sensing their presence, the attackers attempted to flee, but four were arrested on the spot. At the time of arrest, police recovered Tk. 16,000 of the extorted money and seized a motorcycle used by the perpetrators. A regular case has been filed at Mirpur Model Police Station against the arrested individuals as well as the fugitives. Legal proceedings against the detainees are underway, and efforts to apprehend the remaining suspects continue.
