Police in Dhunot upazila of Bogura arrested Parul Khatun, 35, wife of local Jubo League leader Ripon Mia, on Monday night on charges of drug trafficking. Officers seized 40 yaba tablets from her possession. A case was filed against both Ripon and Parul under the Narcotics Control Act, and Parul was sent to Bogura District Jail through court proceedings on Tuesday afternoon.
According to the case details, Ripon Mia, president of the Bhandaibari Union Jubo League, had been involved in drug trading since 2008, allegedly operating under political protection. After his arrest that year, his wife Parul reportedly took control of the illegal business. Dhunot Police Station Officer-in-Charge Atikul Islam stated that efforts are ongoing to arrest Ripon Mia.
The arrest highlights continued law enforcement actions against narcotics distribution in the region, with police indicating further pursuit of those linked to the case.