Sheikh Yasin Arafat, a student of World University of Bangladesh, has been arrested in a protest violence case despite resigning from the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) on July 15 through a Facebook post. Notably, after his resignation, he stood alongside general students in the July Movement, advocating against discrimination.
According to reports, Arafat was detained by Uttara West Police Station around 8:30 PM on Sunday from the Uttara 12/13 intersection. He was previously the Organizing Secretary of the now-banned BCL committee of World University. Law enforcement authorities claim he was involved in violence against students during the protests, leading to a case against him. 
However, his family strongly denies these allegations, asserting that he is being falsely implicated. They argue that after stepping away from BCL, Arafat actively supported the movement for students’ rights. Yet, instead of being recognized for his stance, he is now being targeted under politically motivated charges.
Eyewitnesses reported that a group of students identified Arafat near the Uttara Sector 13 furniture market and handed him over to the police. Confirming the arrest, Uttara West Police Inspector (Investigation) A.B. Siddique stated, “There is a case related to student violence against him. That is the correct information.”
The arrest has sparked controversy among students and activists, with many questioning why a former BCL leader who stood with students is now being accused of inciting violence. His family is demanding a fair and transparent investigation, calling for justice in what they claim is an unjustified arrest.
