Police in Netrokona’s Purbadhala have arrested a Chhatra League activist, Shishir Ahmed Talukder Ratul, for allegedly assaulting, extorting money from, and forcibly filming a Jahangirnagar University student in a compromising state. The arrest took place late Saturday night in Mymensingh’s Charpara area through a technology-assisted operation, according to a press release issued by the district police superintendent on Sunday.

The incident occurred on June 10 when the victim, a first-year student of drama and dramatics, mistakenly arrived in Purbadhala’s Shaldigha area. Three assailants allegedly intercepted him, beat him, and robbed him of cash and mobile money transfers totaling over 15,000 taka, along with a mobile phone worth about 22,000 taka. They later discovered his university identity from Facebook, mocked his political affiliations, and forced him to make statements while being filmed. The video was later circulated on social media.

Police recovered the victim’s stolen phone and part of the cash during the arrest. The accused was sent to court with a seven-day remand request, while efforts continue to identify and apprehend the remaining suspects.