There is a heated debate over the death of Jubo Dal leader Md. Touhidul Islam in the custody of joint forces in Comilla. The family claims that it was a planned murder, where political motives were the main motive. On the other hand, the state forces say that Touhidul Islam was associated with a drug and arms syndicate. But so far, neither side has been able to present clear evidence, which has made the whole incident even more controversial.
State position: Why was Towhidul Islam a suspect?
According to the government’s claims, Touhidul Islam was involved in a criminal gang in Comilla. In particular, he is accused of sponsoring the drug and illegal arms trade.
Why was he a suspect?
Arms and drug syndicate: Comilla has long been known as a drug hotspot. Being a border district, it is easy for drugs and illegal weapons to enter here. According to information from intelligence agencies, Touhidul Islam was involved in this syndicate and was conducting criminal activities under the political umbrella.
Secret intelligence information: The joint forces learned from special sources that a group led by Touhidul Islam was involved in supplying weapons and drugs. The forces claim that this is why he was arrested.
Abuse of political identity: Although he was a youth leader, local sources say he protected the criminal world under the guise of politics. Although there were no public cases against him, intelligence reports have indicated that many criminals worked for him.
Family claims: Extrajudicial killing?
Touhidul Islam’s family and the BNP say he was completely innocent and was killed for political reasons.
Family complaint:
False allegations: According to the family, Touhidul Islam was never involved in drug or arms dealing. There was no specific case against him, which weakens the state’s allegations.
Evidence of torture: Family members said there were clear signs of torture on his body, suggesting he was tortured to death while in custody.
Fears of extrajudicial killing: The family and BNP have claimed that this could be a staged arrest and planned killing.
Accountability of state forces and transparency of investigations
The relevant army camp commander has been recalled and a high-level investigation committee has been formed in this incident. But the question is, will this investigation be transparent?
Previous experience says:
In most cases of extrajudicial killings, the real perpetrators go unpunished.
Investigative committees often hide evidence or divert the facts into other areas.
However, the army says that strict action will be taken against those responsible based on the investigation.
What message does this death send for the state?
On behalf of the state:
It is important to take strict action against criminals. It is necessary to conduct operations against drug and arms trafficking. It is not right to acquit someone who commits a crime based on their political affiliation.Finally, I want to ask, what is this?
Criminal or political scapegoat?
Two things became clear through this incident:
If Towhidul Islam was truly a criminal, appropriate legal action could have been taken against him. Extrajudicial killings are never acceptable.
If he is innocent, this is a terrible example of abuse of power by state forces and political vendetta.
If such incidents are covered up in the name of investigation, any citizen could become a target of the state in the future, which is a threat to democracy and the rule of law.
The only way to resolve this controversy is to uncover the real truth through proper investigation and transparent trials.
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