Fakhrul seeks army chief's intervention over Dablu's death

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has sought the army chief's intervention over the death of a party leader in the army's custody in Chuadanga.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, January 13, Fakhrul stated that some security force members picked up Shamsuzzaman Dablu, 50, general secretary of the Jibannagar municipality unit BNP, on Monday night, January 12, in the name of arms recovery. In custody, they tortured him, which led to his death.

"Picking him (Dablu) up and torturing him to death in the name of arms recovery by security forces is never acceptable to the country's people. I seek the army chief's intervention over this kind of brutal incident, "Fakhrul said.

The BNP leader expressed deep shock at the 'inhuman and heinous' incident and demanded a fair investigation.

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Family members and party activists alleged that Dablu's death was caused by torture, while the army claimed he fell ill during interrogation and subsequently died of a stroke.

Family members and locals said the army conducted a drive in the area adjacent to Jibannagar Upazila Health Complex around 10:00 pm on Monday, January 12, and detained Dablu at a pharmacy. At midnight past Tuesday, January 13, his death was reported in their custody. 

After the death news spread, relatives and BNP activists started demonstrating, raising allegations against the army.

KH/MSU