Mehdi is said to be a 'student coordinator' from Habiganj district in Bangladesh. He has been accused of the killing of Sub-Inspector Santosh Chowdhury, who was attacked by a mob on 5th August, 2024.
In a statement, Geeta Sikand, the media representative of the Global Coalition for the Protection of Hindus in Bangladesh, said, “This is about ensuring the world pays attention to the suffering of vulnerable communities. We are asking for protection, accountability, and peace.”