SI Dismissed for Beating July Fighter While Saying “You Beat Police, Burned Outposts”

Staff Reporter

In Sylhet, allegations have surfaced against a Sub-Inspector (SI) of police for assaulting a so-called July fighter. The victim, Islam Mia, is currently undergoing treatment at Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, June 21, in the Lamabazar area of Sylhet city.

The accused SI, Jasim Uddin, was posted at Lamabazar Police Outpost. Following the incident, he was temporarily dismissed, and an investigation committee was formed under the leadership of an Additional Deputy Police Commissioner.

Sajib Khan, Additional Deputy Commissioner (North) of Sylhet Metropolitan Police, confirmed the matter.

He stated that upon receiving the complaint, ASI Jasim was withdrawn and attached to the police lines. The investigation committee has been asked to submit its report by today, and further strict action will be taken against him based on the report’s recommendations.

Fakhrul Hasan, Joint Member Secretary of the Discrimination-Resistant Student (Baecha) Movement in Sylhet, said Islam Mia used to drive a CNG auto-rickshaw but could no longer do so after being injured in July. He now runs a tea stall. On Saturday, when Islam opened his shop, SI Jasim Uddin went there.

Fakhrul claimed that when Jasim asked why the shop was open so early, he began beating Islam. At that point, Islam identified himself as a July fighter.

Fakhrul alleged that SI Jasim ridiculed Islam, saying, “You beat police and burned outposts,” before slapping him and trying to force him into a vehicle. Eventually, he left Islam behind.

The Sylhet district committee of the Baecha movement condemned the incident and demanded the immediate arrest and punishment of ASI Jasim and the involved constables.

No statement could be obtained from SI Jasim Uddin.

However, a constable from Lamabazar Police Outpost, who wished to remain anonymous, said, “I wasn’t present at the scene, but there’s no reason to believe Jasim Sir would beat someone without cause. There must be more to the story. We can’t comment now. If Jasim Sir said something like that, was he wrong? Will there ever be any justice for what happened to the police?”

The constable suggested that there might be a conspiracy against SI Jasim Uddin.