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From Daily Star · () English

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  • The Officer-in-Charge of Khulshi Police Station in Chattogram has been withdrawn following allegations of assaulting cricketer Nayeem Hasan.
  • The decision followed widespread criticism after Hasan claimed he was detained and assaulted by police.
  • Two policemen were previously suspended, and the police expressed regret over the incident.

Chattogram's Khulshi Police Station faces scrutiny as its Officer-in-Charge (OC) has been withdrawn following serious allegations of assaulting national cricketer Nayeem Hasan. The decision came swiftly after widespread criticism erupted over the alleged incident.

Hasan reported being detained and physically assaulted by individuals identifying as police officers in the Lalkhan Bazar area. He claims that when the BCB President contacted the OC about the matter, he was allegedly told to remain silent.

This withdrawal follows the earlier suspension of two policemen involved in the incident. The Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) has publicly expressed regret and apologized for the event. Additional Police Commissioner Faisal Ahmed confirmed the OC's transfer to Police Lines, emphasizing that responsibility for unprofessional conduct lies with the individuals involved, not the entire police force.

responsibility for any unprofessional conduct rests with the individuals involved and the police force would not take responsibility for such actions.

— Shawkat AliCMP Commissioner Shawkat Ali stated this while visiting Nayeem at his residence, addressing the police force's stance on individual misconduct.
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