A video of a Thai rape victim praising the police, recorded by the officer-in-charge (OC) of Feni Sadar Model Police Station, has gone viral on social media.
– The video has sparked criticism from lawyers and human rights activists, who claim it damaged the woman’s social status as a rape victim.
– The OC, Md. Shamsuzzaman, admitted recording the video and apologized for not anticipating the negative comments on social media.
– Public Prosecutor Sahab Uddin stated that the police shouldn’t have recorded the victim’s statement without court permission and shouldn’t have shared it on social media.
– The incident raises concerns about law enforcement agencies’ handling of sensitive cases and the need for more sensitivity and caution.
Reporting Date: 18 April 2025
Source: Prothom Alo
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