Hindustan Surkhiyan Desk: Nuruddin, one of two close aides to main suspect Siraj Ud Doula, was arrested from Seedstore area in Bhaluka upazila today, reports our local correspondent.
According to the investigators and locals, Nuruddin was among the four who set Nusrat Jahan Rafi on fire at Sonagazi Islamia Senior Fazil Madrasa on April 6.A team of Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) arrested Nuruddin around 11:00am, said PBI sources. He will be sent to Feni later in the day, the sources said.
Nuruddin and Shahadat alias Shamim, two aides to the madrasa principal Siraj, went on the run following public outrage over the incident. They were made accused in the case filed by Nusrat’s brother.
Madrasa teachers and locals alleged that the two had threatened Nusrat’s relatives and other people who demanded justice for her sexual harassment.
AWAMI LEAGUE MAN HELD IN DHAKA
In another development, a local leader of ruling Awami League (AL) in Feni was arrested last night from Fakirapool area in Dhaka in connection with the case.
Moksud Alam is a councillor of Sonagazi municipality and also acting general secretary of the AL’s local unit, reports our senior staff reporter from Feni.
