In Baufal, Patuakhali, two local leaders of the Volunteer League—UP President Rimon Sikder (31) and General Secretary Liton Khandakar (40)—have been accused of robbing a businessman of BDT 8.65 lakh.

On Wednesday night, the victim, Sourav Bashar, filed a complaint with the Baufal police station. According to the complaint, Bashar arrived in Siddique Bazar with his petrol truck when Liton Khandakar demanded petrol on credit. Upon refusal, a group of five to six individuals reportedly told Bashar that he must pay BDT 10 lakh in extortion fees to operate in the area. The dispute escalated, and the group allegedly snatched a black bag containing BDT 8.65 lakh from Bashar. The accused have denied the allegations.