Police have arrested Sohel Mirdha of Mirzaganj upazila in Patuakhali, who had previously drawn public attention after attempting to present a cow named “Kalor Manik” as a gift to BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.
The arrest was confirmed by Mirzaganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md. Touhiduzzaman. Sohel Mirdha is a resident of North Jhatibunia village under the same upazila. He was arrested on Sunday (14 June) and subsequently sent to jail through court proceedings.
According to police sources, Sohel Mirdha faces two separate criminal cases. One is a case related to physical assault, in which he is listed as the first named accused (FIR-1), and the other is a case under the Pornography Control Act, where he is named as an accused associate. Authorities stated that he was arrested based on these pending cases.
Following his arrest, no statement from Sohel Mirdha has been recorded or made available.
Officer-in-Charge Md. Touhiduzzaman stated that the arrest was carried out in connection with the two cases filed under allegations of assault and violations of the pornography law. He added that the accused was produced before the court on the day of arrest.
Case and Arrest Details
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Sohel Mirdha |
| Residence | North Jhatibunia, Mirzaganj, Patuakhali |
| Case 1 | Physical assault case (FIR-listed accused) |
| Case 2 | Pornography Control Act case (co-accused) |
| Date of arrest | 14 June (Sunday) |
| Action taken | Sent to jail through court |
Background Information
Sohel Mirdha previously came into public attention after attempting to present a cow named “Kalor Manik” to BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. According to earlier reports, the former Prime Minister did not accept the gift and returned it, considering the financial condition of Sohel’s family. It was also reported that the cow was later sold by Sohel Mirdha during the recent Eid-ul-Azha period.
Police have stated that the current arrest is linked to the ongoing criminal cases registered against him, and he has been sent to judicial custody following court procedures.