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News India Live, Digital Desk: Once again such news has come from the neighboring country Bangladesh, which has made the atmosphere there even more tense. Since Sheikh Hasina left power, the situation has not been normal for the Awami League leaders there. Now the latest case has come to light from Sirajganj, where a senior Awami League leader Proloy Chaki Has died in police custody.
As soon as this news spread, once again a round of allegations and counter-allegations started in the politics there. Pralay Chaki was not only a leader, but he also had considerable influence at the local level. He was the former chairman of Shuvapur Union Parishad and general secretary of the local Awami League.
What happened after all?
It is being told that Pralay Chaki was arrested by the police just two days ago in a murder case. This incident took place at a time when there was heavy violence during student protests in Bangladesh. After his arrest, the police kept him in custody and interrogated him, but meanwhile news came that his health suddenly deteriorated. He was taken to the hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
Custodial death: Coincidence or conspiracy?
The truth is that whenever a big leader dies in police custody like this, it is difficult for everyone to accept it as just a ‘natural death’. The supporters of Pralay Chaki and the remaining leaders of Awami League say in a hushed voice that they were treated strictly in custody. However, the police administration says that he had pre-existing health problems and the cause of death could be a heart attack or some other medical reason.
Difficult times for Awami League
This incident has happened at a time when the entire Awami League is scattered and their big leaders are either in jail or have left the country. The death of Pralay Chaki has created fear in the minds of all the workers and leaders who are still based in Bangladesh.
The question arises whether the legal process is going in the right direction in Bangladesh at present? Human rights organizations have often expressed concern over deaths in custody. Now it remains to be seen what comes out in the post mortem report of Pralay Chaki and whether there will be any impartial investigation into this incident.
At present, heavy police force is deployed in Sirajganj and there is a tense situation in the area.
