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TL;DR
- Safi Muddaser Khan Joty, son of former Bangladesh home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, was arrested in Dhaka’s Uttara area in connection with a case filed at Ashulia Police Station.
- The arrest took place around 3:00-3:30 AM on September 14, 2024, and Joty is expected to be produced before the court later the same day.
- This arrest comes amid a series of legal actions against former government officials and their family members following a recent political transition in Bangladesh.
- Joty had previously sparked controversy in 2017 for a Facebook post demanding the hanging of an alleged “atheist” for making derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad.
Police have arrested Safi Muddaser Khan Joty, son of former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan, in the early hours of September 14, 2024, from Dhaka’s Uttara area. The arrest was made around 3:00 AM in connection with a case filed with Ashulia Police Station.
Abu Bakar Siddique, officer-in-charge of Ashulia Police Station, confirmed the arrest to The Daily Star. He stated, “A team of police arrested Safi Muddaser Khan Joty around 3:00am in a case filed with Ashulia Police Station.”
The police official further added that Joty will be produced before the court later in the day. However, details regarding the specific charges or the nature of the case were not immediately disclosed.
This arrest comes at a time of political transition in Bangladesh, with the country currently under an interim government. Asaduzzaman Khan, Joty’s father, served as the home minister in the previous government led by Sheikh Hasina.
The arrest of a former minister’s son is likely to draw significant attention, particularly given the current political climate in Bangladesh. As the case unfolds, it may provide insights into the ongoing efforts to address corruption and maintain law and order in the country.
Authorities have not yet released any statement regarding the implications of this arrest or its potential connection to broader investigations. The public and political observers will be closely watching the developments of this case as it progresses through the legal system.
News Source: The Daily Star
