Gulshan extortion: Chhatra Sangsad leader Jane Alam Apu detained

Jane Alam Apu, the central joint convener of Ganotantrik Chhatra Sangsad (Democratic Student Union), has been detained in connection with an extortion case involving Tk 50 lakh.

According to a statement issued by the Media and Public Relations Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), members of the Detective Branch (DB) detained Apu from the capital’s Wari area on Friday. He had reportedly been in hiding following the incident.

The case stems from allegations that Apu attempted to extort Tk 50 lakh from Awami League leader and former Member of Parliament Shammi Ahmed at her residence in Gulshan.

Law enforcement officials confirmed that further legal action is being taken and the investigation is ongoing.