A Bangladeshi student activist who was wanted in his country for killing a Hindu police officer last year was apprehended at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here and deported, official sources said on Thursday. ADVERTISEMENTMehdi, a resident of Habiganj in Bangladesh, is facing charges in connection with the murder of Sub-Inspector Santosh Chowdhury on August 5, 2024. August 5 is the day when former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had to flee the country. Following his detention, the activist was placed under custody and subsequently deported to Bangladesh, the source added. In a video shot from the airport, Mehdi claimed he was physically abused by one of the policemen and said he will narrate his ordeal after he returns to Bangladesh.

Source: The Telegraph February 19, 2026 10:49 UTC