Police have arrested Sohel Mridha, 35, the owner of the black bull 'Kalo Manik' once gifted to former BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia. He was detained on Sunday afternoon from Mahishkata Bazar in Amragachia Union, Mirzaganj upazila. Police confirmed that he faces two cases—one under the Penal Code for assault and another under the Pornography Act. He was sent to jail through the court the same day.

Family members claim that Sohel is a victim of conspiracy linked to a neighborhood dispute. According to Sohel, the conflict began on January 10 when his elderly mother, Rina Begum, was allegedly assaulted by her son Rubel and daughter Mahinur Begum. The altercation escalated into a fight between the two sides, after which Mahinur filed a case against Sohel and others.

Sohel gained attention earlier for raising and gifting 'Kalo Manik', a 1,800-kg black bull, to Khaleda Zia in June 2023. The animal was later returned and sold before Eid-ul-Azha 2026, drawing renewed public interest.