Ex-MP Safia Khatun Arrested in Dhaka

December 2, 2024 • Human Rights, National
Ex-MP Safia Khatun Arrested in Dhaka
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Staff Correspondent

Safia Khatun, a former member of parliament from Cox’s Bazar’s Chakaria-Pekua constituency, was arrested Saturday night in Dhaka’s Pallabi area over her alleged involvement in the killing of a youth during the July-August movement.

The 70-year-old, who once served as vice president of the Mahila Awami League, was detained at 10:10 p.m. in Balughat, confirmed Talebur Rahman, deputy commissioner (media) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police.

Police used CCTV footage, intelligence, and technology to identify her. The case relates to the July 19 shooting of Akram Khan Rabbi in front of Abul Taleb School in Mirpur-10. Rabbi’s father, Faruk Khan, lodged a complaint on August 25 with Pallabi Police Station.

The investigation into the murder remains active, authorities said.

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