Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) in Mymensingh arrested three individuals, including a northern district Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal leader, for alleged involvement in a motorcycle theft and resale ring. The arrests took place early Friday during a technology-assisted special operation in various areas of Gouripur upazila. Those detained are Ashik Mia, 27, assistant organizational secretary of the district Chhatra Dal, Sohel Mia, 23, of Shahbazpur village, and Manik Chowdhury, 39, known as 'Freedom Manik'.

According to PBI Superintendent Mizanur Rahman, the arrests followed the theft of a Suzuki motorcycle from Hera Market on April 29. During the investigation, 'Freedom Manik', a fugitive in 29 cases, was detained Thursday afternoon, leading to further raids early Friday. Ashik Mia was caught with a blue stolen motorcycle, while Sohel Mia was accused of repainting and trading stolen bikes. The recovered motorcycle bore registration number Netrakona-L 11-1347.

PBI stated that all three suspects were sent to court Friday afternoon. The district Chhatra Dal president said the organization would review the allegations and take disciplinary action if proven true.