Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Bangladeshi Fugitive Monk Arrested After Three Decades in Bengal
Imagine a person from another country who was wanted by the police for some crimes.
This person came to a different place and pretended to be a monk for about 30 years so the police couldn't find them.
But, the police found out about them, and arrested them.
Now, some politicians are arguing about whether the government is doing a good job of keeping criminals out of the area.
A Bangladeshi fugitive, Mohammed Hashem Mallik, was arrested in West Bengal after living undercover for 30 years.
Mallik had been posing as a monk in Nadia district.
The arrest followed a complaint by the West Bengal Special Task Force.
Mallik confessed to fleeing Bangladesh to avoid prosecution for criminal activities.
The arrest has led to political controversy, with BJP criticizing the state government.
- Who
- Mohammed Hashem Mallik, a Bangladeshi fugitive.
- What
- Mohammed Hashem Mallik, a Bangladeshi fugitive, was arrested.
- When
- Arrested on Saturday night.
- Where
- Nadia district, West Bengal, India.
- Why
- To evade prosecution for criminal activities in Bangladesh.
BJP Criticism
Current Government Response
Safe Haven
BJP Criticism
Bengal has become a safe haven for criminals.
Current Government Response
The arrest is being handled by the current government, with investigations ongoing.
- Accused's Name
- Mohammed Hashem Mallik (Hashem Ali Mallik)
- Nationality
- Bangladeshi
- Location of Arrest
- Nadia district, West Bengal
- Time Undercover
- Approximately 30 years
- Current Status
- Remanded to three-day police custody