Rohingya man detained while trying to register as Bangladeshi voter
Sadullapur Upazila election officer filed a case at the local police station and handed the man over to the authorities
Police detained a Rohingya man while he was attempting to register as a voter in Sadullapur upazila of Gaibandha yesterday (1 December).
The detainee was identified as Nurul Amin, said an Election Commission press release issued today (2 December).
Nurul visited the Sadullapur Upazila Election Office on Sunday to register as a voter. Two Bangladeshi individuals, Tayeb Sarkar and Jibon Kresh Dipan Ujjal, recommended him for registration, said the release.
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When election office staff questioned him about his identity and address, Nurul could not respond satisfactorily. His inconsistent answers raised suspicions, prompting the staff to inform the police.
Later, police arrived at the election office, investigated the matter, and confirmed that Nuru was not a Bangladeshi citizen but a member of the Rohingya community, the release said.
Sadullapur Upazila election officer filed a case at the local police station and handed Nurul over to the authorities.
