03 November 2026 – Lalmonirhat:- Police have arrested Amit Roy Shuvo, a garment factory worker in Dhaka and son of Paresh Roy of Fulgachh village in Moghalhat Union, Lalmonirhat, from the Sadar area of Nilphamari over allegations of making derogatory remarks about Islam and Prophet Muhammad on social media.
A case was filed against him at Lalmonirhat Sadar Police Station based on allegations that he had posted offensive comments on social media. Following the incident, local residents and members of the Tawhidi Janata staged protests and rallies in the Fulgachh Bazar area, demanding his immediate arrest and exemplary punishment.
Against the backdrop of rising tensions, law enforcement agencies launched efforts to locate and arrest the accused. Police from Lalmonirhat Sadar Police Station reportedly conducted raids for three consecutive days and nights at various possible locations, including Dhaka and Nilphamari.
He was eventually arrested from the Sadar area of Nilphamari on the night of Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Following his arrest, Amit Roy Shuvo was taken to Lalmonirhat Sadar Police Station and later produced before a court under tight security. After the hearing, the court ordered that he be sent to jail.
The incident has renewed attention to the importance of protecting the constitutional rights and human rights of every citizen, including members of religious minorities, while ensuring due process and the rule of law. Observers have also emphasized the need for lawful action against cybercrime and incitement, alongside efforts to maintain peace and communal harmony.
