Tanti Party Leader Arrested in Rajshahi Over Extortion and Assault Allegations

PNN News Desk | Rajshahi:

Nawab Hossain, also known as Bacchu (30), a leader of the Tanti Party, was arrested by police in Bagmara, Rajshahi, over allegations of extortion and assault. He was detained on Tuesday night from the Kalinagar area of Manda Upazila in Naogaon. Police stated that he will be produced in court on Wednesday.

The arrested Nawab Hossain is a resident of Chaisaara village in Gobindapara Union, Bagmara, and was the Joint General Secretary of the Gobindapara Union branch of the Tanti Party. According to local sources, he allegedly assaulted a man named Narayan Bhavani (55) for refusing to pay extortion money. The injured person was admitted to the Upazila Health Complex.

Hundreds of local residents staged a protest at the Bagmara police station demanding security and his arrest. After receiving assurances from the authorities, they dispersed. Following a complaint filed by the victim at night, police arrested Nawab with the assistance of technology.

Initially, the Tanti Party Upazila branch denied Nawab’s leadership status. However, the central committee later temporarily expelled him and instructed that he be handed over to the police promptly. A notice signed by the Tanti Party’s Convener and Secretary-General also mentioned the formation of an investigation committee to take steps toward permanent expulsion.