Police have arrested former chairman of Manda Upazila Parishad, Tofazzal Hossain in the Bindubazar area of Manda upazila in Naogaon on Monday.
Tofazzal Hossain, 52, son of the late Karim Mondol of village Sahapur in Manda Sadar Union, currently serves as the joint general secretary of the Manda Upazila Awami League.
According to police, a case was filed with Manda Police Station by a man named Uzair Nabi, accusing Tofazzal of extortion, arson, attempted murder, and possession of explosives.
Tofazzal was listed as an accused in the case and was arrested as part of the investigation.
Manda police officer-in-charge Monsur Rahman confirmed the matter.
He said Tofazzal was arrested based on the plaintiff鈥檚 allegations. After questioning at the police station, he was presented before Naogaon court on Monday evening.
Later, he was sent to Naogaon District Jail following the court鈥檚 order.
