Student leaders at Dhaka University expressed alarm on Wednesday over rape accusations in Khagrachari and the violence that followed. The case centers on conflicting evidence about an alleged assault on a teenage girl by Shayan Shil, who was arrested but appeared on market surveillance footage at the time of the reported incident. Medical examinations by Dr. Jaya Chakma found no physical injuries or signs of assault in the complainant.
The student union demanded severe punishment if evidence confirms the accusations, but called for accountability if the allegations were false. DUCSU General Secretary SM Farhad condemned the violent response that bypassed legal procedures and resulted in three deaths. The unrest involved blockades, ambulance attacks, shop vandalism, arson, and harassment of visitors, while several law enforcement officers suffered serious injuries.
The student union demanded severe punishment if evidence confirms the accusations, but called for accountability if the allegations were false. DUCSU General Secretary SM Farhad condemned the violent response that bypassed legal procedures and resulted in three deaths. The unrest involved blockades, ambulance attacks, shop vandalism, arson, and harassment of visitors, while several law enforcement officers suffered serious injuries.
