Awami League Leader Injured Trying to Escape Police Arrest in Kurigram
A former Awami League leader sustained severe foot injuries while attempting to flee police by jumping from a rooftop on Wednesday night. Authorities subsequently arrested him pursuant to active arrest warrants in multiple cases, including a murder investigation.
Minhajul Islam, a prominent local political figure and former leader within the Awami League hierarchy in Kurigram, was apprehended by law enforcement officers following a dramatic rooftop escape attempt. The incident unfolded late on Wednesday night at a residential property located within Sannyasi village, situated in the Holokhana union of Kurigram Sadar upazila.
According to official information released regarding the operation, officers from the Kurigram Sadar police station acted upon a specific tip-off regarding his whereabouts. Law enforcement personnel arrived at his residence in Sannyasi village during the early hours of the morning, specifically surrounding the premises at approximately 1:30 AM on Wednesday.
Faced with imminent detention, Minhajul Islam attempted to evade custody by trying to escape from a rooftop. During this desperate bid to avoid capture from the police, he suffered significant injuries to his foot, which included a broken bone and a severed toe as a consequence of the fall.
Following the failed escape and subsequent apprehension by police, the injured politician required immediate medical intervention. He was promptly transported and formally admitted to the Kurigram General Hospital, where medical staff began treating him for the severe fractures and trauma sustained to his foot during the rooftop incident.
At the time of his arrest and hospitalization, law enforcement authorities confirmed that active arrest warrants were already pending against him in connection with at least two separate legal cases. Among these active warrants is the high-profile July martyr Ashik murder case, which has drawn significant local attention.
Minhajul Islam's extensive political background includes serving in multiple notable official capacities within the region. He previously held the position of deputy publicity secretary for the Kurigram district branch of the Awami League and also served as the former president of the Kurigram district unit of Chhatra League. Additionally, his public service career includes official tenures as both a member and the acting chairman of the Kurigram District Council.
