Natore: Police have arrested two TikTokers in connection with the harassment of two Russian nationals at Green Valley Park in Lalpur upazila of Natore district on Saturday night. The arrestees were identified as Aminul Islam and Russell Islam.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the arrests were made following a tip-off. A team of police conducted separate drives in the Arani and Tanore areas of Rajshahi district to apprehend the suspects, as stated by Officer-in-Charge of Lalpur Police Station Shafiqul Islam. The police are utilizing video footage and technology to track down and arrest the remaining suspects involved in the incident.
The two Russian citizens, who are employed at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, visited Green Valley Park on Friday. During their visit, they were surrounded and harassed by several individuals who claimed to be TikTok content creators, according to the Officer-in-Charge. The incident sparked widespread criticism on social media platforms after videos documenting the harassment began circulating online.
Following the incident, a case was filed with Lalpur Police Station by the park manager, Wazedur Rahman.