AL demands judicial probe into Sakil's death
Staff Correspondent
A parliamentary team of the main opposition Awami League (AL) yesterday demanded a judicial inquiry into the death of Shakil Ahmed Chowdhury Sumon in police custody at Khilgaon Police Station. Opposition Chief Whip Abdus Shahid, Faruk Khan and Abdul Hai went to Sumon's residence at Meradia at 11:15am and talked to the bereaved family and locals. "Death in police custody from torture due to non-payment of bribe is a serious violation of human rights and the culprits should be punished", Shahid told The Daily Star. The parents narrated the police excesses and alleged that the officer-in-charge killed Sumon for bribe. Locals alleged to the AL lawmakers that police tortured Sumon to death. Local leaders of the AL were also present during the 45-minute visit to the area. On Tuesday, the AL lawmakers visited the Police Station and the house from where Sumon was arrested with four others allegedly during a robbery bid on Thursday. "Owner of the house also told us that there was no incident of robbery on that day", Shahid added. The AL team is likely to visit North Badda today to probe into the death of Saiful Islam, another victim who died allegedly in the custody at Gulshan Police Station.
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