Model Meghna shown arrested in fraud case

Judge of Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Court Masum Mia passed the order after the investigation officer (IO) of the case produced her before the court with a plea for showing her arrested, said Public Prosecutor Omar Farooq Farooqi.

The court also placed Dewan Samir, an aide of the model, on a five-day remand after showing him arrested in the same case.

On the night of April 9, Detective Branch (DB) picked her up from her residence in Bashundhara residential area of Dhaka and she was taken into custody the following day for 30 days, triggering criticism over the matter.

The DB claimed that she was arrested under Special Power Act-1974.

Ahead of the arrest, Meghna in a Facebook live alleged that people posing them as police personnel were trying to enter her house breaking open its door.

Amid the severe criticism, Law Adviser Prof Asif Nazrul admitted that the way she got arrested was not appropriate.

Centring the matter, DB Chief Rezaul Karim Mallick was removed from his position.

On April 13, the High Court issued a rule asking the government to explain as to why the arrest of model Meghna Alam should not be declared illegal, reports UNB.