Nazrul Islam Sohel, a senior leader of the Pabna District Awami League and a panel mayor of the local district council, has been arrested in Ranitola, Murshidabad, West Bengal. He was detained late Monday night by Indian police. Sohel reportedly fled Bangladesh due to fears for his life and entered India illegally, seeking political asylum. He claimed, “Since Sheikh Hasina once took shelter in India, I am following the same path.” Multiple cases have been filed against him under India’s Foreigners Act and Passport Act. The arrest has sparked significant interest among law enforcement and intelligence agencies in both countries.