Abdul Mannan Matubbar, a member of the Boalmari Thana Awami League, was arrested by a joint force on Tuesday afternoon in front of the Boalmari Upazila Health Complex in Faridpur. He had formally joined the BNP on February 14 at the party’s temporary office after leaving the Awami League. Within days of his defection, allegations emerged that he instigated attacks and vandalism in his locality.

According to the report, on February 14, about a hundred people led by new BNP leaders allegedly loyal to Mannan attacked several homes in Parameshwardi Charpara village, damaging properties and injuring residents. Locals claimed that during the Awami League government, Mannan controlled the Moyendia market and collected monthly payments from traders. They alleged he returned to the area to regain influence ahead of the upcoming national election.

Boalmari police said Mannan was detained in connection with both the recent violence and older cases. The Faridpur assistant superintendent of police confirmed that clashes between rival groups caused the unrest and that legal proceedings are underway against all involved.