An allegation has been made that a service seeker was confined and beaten inside the office of the Cumilla Sadar Upazila Election Officer. Victim Rabiul Islam Robin claimed he was assaulted after protesting repeated harassment regarding his sister's voter registration correction and refusing to pay a bribe. A video of the incident went viral on social media, causing widespread stir.
Meanwhile, Upazila Election Officer Minhajul Islam denied the allegation of beating, claiming that the youth had severe discrepancies in his documents and created a tense situation. Regional Election Officer Mohammad Azizul Islam stated that the whole matter is being investigated and necessary action will be taken, including the formation of a probe committee if required.
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