Overview
- Police in Habiganj detained Students Against Discrimination leader Mahdi Hasan on January 3 after a viral clip showed him claiming involvement in the killing of Sub-Inspector Santosh during the 2024 unrest.
- News18 reports that police sources say the detention is not tied to the murder case and that Hasan is expected to be released on bail, citing an indemnity decision by the interim administration.
- The footage, recorded inside Shayestaganj Police Station, shows activists threatening officers and asserting they burned the Baniachong station and set SI Santosh on fire in August 2024.
- Students Against Discrimination issued a show-cause notice to Hasan over his on-camera remarks, seeking an explanation for conduct described as a disciplinary concern.
- During the standoff that preceded the video, police released detainee Enamul Hasan after mediation by a senior officer, stating they found no evidence of criminal involvement; some outlets note they have not independently verified all details of the clip.