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Former Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) Mayor Dr Selina Hayat Ivy was arrested from her city residence early Friday.
Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Narayanganj Sadar Model Police Station Nasir Uddin said they detained her from ‘Chunka Kutir’ in Deobhog around 5:45 am, citing multiple charges, including murder, as per a UNB report.
Around 11:00 pm, a police team from Narayanganj Sadar Model Police Station arrived at Ivy's home, and the news quickly spread, triggering protests.
Her supporters blocked four roads to prevent police access to the area.
In the early morning, senior police officers entered the residence and arrested her around 5:45 am.
OC Nasir said Ivy was detained in connection with several pending cases, including charges of murder.
Before the arrest, Ivy claimed police failed to show her an arrest warrant and urged her supporters to remain calm.