Two Murder Case Accused Arrested at Akhaura Immigration While Attempting to Flee to India

PNN News Desk, Brahmanbaria

Police have arrested a man named Idris Ali (40) while he was attempting to travel to India through the Akhaura International Immigration Checkpost in Brahmanbaria. Immigration police said he is wanted in multiple cases, including two murder cases filed with Ashulia Police Station in Savar, Dhaka.

He was detained at the Akhaura International Immigration Checkpost on Tuesday (September 8) at noon while his documents were being checked. He was later handed over to Akhaura Police Station.

The arrested Idris Ali is the son of Ali Ahmed of Jampura area in Ashulia.

According to immigration police sources, Idris Ali arrived at the Akhaura Immigration Checkpost at around 10:30am on Tuesday with his younger sister and nephew, intending to travel to India. As part of the routine verification process, his information was checked against the database, which revealed that he was involved in multiple murder cases. It was also found that a travel ban had been imposed on him.

Following instructions from senior authorities, Idris Ali was subsequently arrested. As there were no cases or travel restrictions against his sister, she and her child were allowed to leave.

Mohammad Shariful Islam, Sub-Inspector (SI) and in-charge of the Akhaura International Immigration Checkpost, said Idris Ali arrived at the immigration checkpost in the morning to travel to India. During verification of his information, authorities found records of multiple murder cases against him. He was then arrested on the instructions of senior authorities and handed over to Akhaura Police Station.

Police and local sources said Idris Ali has been accused of attacking students and members of the public and of possessing and displaying illegal firearms in connection with violence surrounding the anti-discrimination student movement on August 5, 2024. He has also been accused of using political influence in the area and involvement in corruption.

However, when asked whether he had any links with the Awami League, Idris Ali denied the allegation.

Police said legal proceedings are underway regarding the cases filed against him and other allegations following his arrest.