Police detained and later released Saifullah Jaman Sarkar, organising secretary of the Banagram Union Awami League, and his younger brother Sohag Sarkar in Bhitipara village of Banagram Union, Katiadi, Kishoreganj. The incident occurred at about 3am on Friday night. Local sources and the two men said police took them into custody without a case or arrest warrant.

After news of the detention spread, local residents gathered outside the brothers’ home during the night, sought an explanation and demanded their release. Saifullah said police could not provide a reasonable answer when residents asked why the two had been detained, and subsequently released them. The incident prompted discussion in the area and questions on social media over the reasons for the detention and release.

Katiadi Model Police Station officer-in-charge Md Rafiqul Islam said police had gone to the house by mistake while attempting to arrest another accused person. He said the brothers were released after their correct information and identities were verified. Local sources identified Saifullah as the Banagram Union Awami League’s organising secretary.