AhlulBayt News Agency

source : observerbd.com
Wednesday

23 October 2024

7:11:49 AM
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Bangladeshi man taken into custody for offensive comments about Quran in social media

A 28-year-old man was arrested in Sylhet's Companigonj in Bangladesh on a charge of Quran desecration.

AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): A 28-year-old man was arrested in Sylhet's Companigonj in Bangladesh on a charge of Quran desecration.

He is accused of making offensive comments about the Holy Quran on Facebook, reports UNB.

The suspect was apprehended on Monday morning in No. 2 East Islampur Union under Companiganj Thana, said Uzair Al Mahmud Adnan, officer-in-charge (OC) of Companiganj Police Station.

The arrest follows a complaint filed by Md Liton Mia from Taimurnagar village.

Later, police launched an operation after the issue of insulting the Quran began to circulate on social media. OC Uzair Al Mahmud confirmed that Badrul Islam has been sent to jail by the court.

The law and order situation in the area remains stable, and police are maintaining vigilance to prevent any unrest, added the OC.

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