A Bangladeshi national accused of killing a Hindu police officer during the 2024 unrest was arrested at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi. Ahmad Raza Hasan Mehedi was intercepted by immigration officials while trying to flee to Europe. After completing necessary legal procedures, Indian authorities have deported him back to Bangladesh to face legal action there.
Who is Ahmad Raza Hasan Mehedi?
Mehedi is identified as a student leader or coordinator from the Habibganj district of Bangladesh. He is the main accused in the brutal murder of Sub-Inspector Santosh Choudhary on August 5, 2024. This incident happened on the day the Sheikh Hasina government fell. Reports state that a violent mob attacked the Baniachong police station, where the officer was beaten to death.
Mehedi had allegedly released a viral video sitting inside the police station, claiming responsibility for the act. The case is linked to the attacks on minorities in Bangladesh during the August 2024 violence, making it a sensitive matter for security agencies.
Arrest and Deportation Details
Mehedi was attempting to travel from India to a European country, likely Finland or Portugal, when he was stopped at Delhi Airport. Security agencies acted on specific intelligence inputs and a lookout circular to prevent his escape. Immigration officers detained him right before he could board his flight.
Instead of keeping him in long-term custody in India, authorities decided to hand him over to Bangladeshi officials. Following established protocols and diplomatic procedures, he was sent back to his home country. In a video released during custody, Mehedi claimed innocence and alleged mistreatment, but he is now under the jurisdiction of Bangladesh police.
