Student Leader Detained After Boasting of Burning Hindu Cop Alive in Bangladesh

• Bangladesh Police detained student leader Mahdi Hasan on January 3 for publicly claiming responsibility for killing a Hindu police officer.
• Mahdi Hasan boasted of burning Sub-Inspector Santosh Chowdhury alive during mob violence at Baniachang Police Station in August 2024.
• Police sources indicate Mahdi's detention is not linked to the murder case, and he is expected to be released on bail.
• A viral video shows Hasan inside Shayestaganj Police Station, threatening officers and openly admitting to burning SI Santosh.
• The Muhammad Yunus-led administration granted indemnity for those involved in killing police officers during the 2024 upheaval.

Why It Matters: Student leader detained for boasting about killing a Hindu cop, but faces no murder charges due to indemnity.