Tangail police have arrested five individuals—including three local BNP leaders—accused of demanding a BDT 500,000 extortion payment from a fish trader using a letter signed in the name of the "Killer Gang." The arrested include Ward 8 BNP President Golam Rabbani, General Secretary Shah Alam Mia, Ward 7 General Secretary Zubair Hossain, as well as Abdullah Al Mamun and Sabbir Mia. The threatening letter warned the victim against contacting authorities, stating they would ensure the body would never be found. Local BNP leaders claim the charges are politically motivated.