A case has been filed against five people, including a police sub-inspector (SI), for demanding Tk 3 million from a female lawyer, Mukta Parveen.
– The incident occurred in April 2024, when Mukta Parveen was arrested and granted a three-day remand.
– SI Mahfuzur Rahman allegedly tortured Mukta Parveen physically and mentally during the remand period.
– Four others, including Sheikh Abdullah, Zahid ul Alam, Roman Islam, and Md. Salam, were also accused of being present in the remand room without legal right.
– Mukta Parveen had previously filed a case in January alleging attempted rape, molestation, and extortion against the same accused.
– The accused claim Mukta Parveen and her associates are involved in fraud cases, extorting money from people by promising jobs.
– The judge has ordered the police’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to investigate the case.
Source: Prothom Alo
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