Former Land Minister Rezaul Karim Hira (84) and his wife were released from police custody late Monday night after being detained in Jamalpur. Officer-in-Charge Abu Faisal Md. Atik confirmed there were no charges against Hira, who appeared confused and unable to articulate his whereabouts. Considering his age and mental state, he was released into the custody of his wife, Salma Khatun, whose own health is reportedly poor. The couple had earlier been detained by local BNP activists in Sherpur while attempting to sell land. Notably, Hira served as Land Minister in 2009.