A Rohingya youth was detained on Monday while attempting to obtain a National Identity Card (NID) using false information at the Sherpur District Election Office.

The youth initially identified himself as ‘Alam Mia’, claiming to be a resident of the Kasba Mollapara and Shibottar areas under Sherpur Municipality. He submitted documents listing his father’s name as Ali.

However, during the document verification process, officials became suspicious due to inconsistencies in his statements. After further questioning, the youth admitted his real identity, confirming that his name is Md Al Amin, son of Zahid Hossain and Gulbahar, and a resident of the Tanghali Rohingya Camp in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar.

He also acknowledged that he is a citizen of Myanmar.

Md Faizur Rahman, Sherpur Sadar Upazila Election Officer, said the accused statements didn’t match the documents provided. “Upon detailed interrogation, we were able to confirm his real identity.”

In response to the officers' questioning, Al Amin said, “I live in the Tanghali camp in Ukhiya. I came to Sherpur to get a voter ID card in hopes of becoming a citizen of this country. I applied under the name ‘Alam’ thinking it would help me find work.”

Md Saiful Islam, additional district Election Officer of Sherpur, said that the youth was detained after suspicious documents were submitted, and that he eventually confessed to being a Rohingya.

He was later handed over to Sherpur Sadar Police Station for legal action.

Inspector (Investigation) Jahangir Alam Khan of the station said, “We are currently investigating whether others were involved in this attempt. Further legal action is underway.”