104 Citizens Condemn Mob Violence and Imam’s Death in Custody

Staff Correspondent

A joint statement by 104 prominent citizens has expressed deep concern and strong condemnation over the brutal death of Maulana Rois Uddin, demanding justice and accountability.

Maulana Rois Uddin, Imam of Akhladul Jame Mosque in Haidarabad, Gazipur, was subjected to mob violence on Sunday over an allegation from two months ago. Severely injured, he was sent to prison, where he died in custody.

In the statement issued Wednesday night by Mohammad Abu Saeed, Rafsan Ahmed, and AHM Shaheen, the signatories identified two critical issues: orchestrated mob violence and inhumane treatment by police and prison authorities.

“This barbarity is alarming and highlights the urgent need for systemic reform in our law enforcement,” the statement said. It called for a thorough investigation, identification of those responsible, and swift justice under the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction.

Signatories included prominent figures such as Democratic Rights Committee member Anu Muhammad, DU sociology professor Samina Lutfa, CU professor A.R. Razi, writer and artist Debashis Chakraborty, translator and educator G.H. Habib, poet and organizer Mohammad Romel, artist and thinker Arup Rahi, rights activist Shoaib Abdullah, and journalist Yasir Arafat.

They urged the state to take exemplary action to prevent future occurrences of such violence and custodial deaths.