Police in Lalpur, Natore, have arrested two individuals following an incident in which two foreign nationals were reportedly harassed at the Green Valley Park. The arrests were made in the early hours of Sunday, according to the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Lalpur Police Station, Md Shafiqul Islam.
The OC confirmed that two men, identified as Aminul Islam (29) and a person named Russell, have been taken into custody in connection with the incident. Aminul Islam has been formally shown as arrested. He is the son of Tamir Uddin from the Holoidagachi area of Mohonpur Upazila in Rajshahi district.
Regarding the second individual, Russell, police stated that he has been detained and is currently under observation. Authorities noted that his alleged involvement remains under investigation, and further verification is being carried out to determine the extent of his role in the incident. The police also indicated that the matter is being examined carefully to ensure that no uninvolved persons are affected during the inquiry.
Details of those detained
| Name | Age | Address | Current status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aminul Islam | 29 | Holoidagachi, Mohonpur, Rajshahi | Formally arrested |
| Russell | Not specified | Under verification | Detained and under observation |
The incident initially came to public attention following the circulation of a video on Saturday across social media platforms. In the footage, a person described as a content creator is seen behaving in an inappropriate manner towards two foreign tourists. The individual is heard making remarks directed at them, including: “You are a porn star, you are not Mia Khalifa’s husband,” which caused embarrassment to the foreign nationals present.
The video subsequently spread widely on Facebook, prompting critical responses and drawing attention to the incident. Following its circulation, law enforcement authorities initiated an investigation into the matter, which led to the detention of the two individuals identified in connection with the case.
Police have stated that the investigation is ongoing and that further steps will be taken based on the findings. They also emphasised that the case is being handled with attention to maintaining order and ensuring that all relevant facts are properly examined. The authorities are continuing to assess whether additional individuals may be involved in the incident.