Sylhet district Chhatra Dal has issued a show-cause notice to eight party members on allegations of extorting money by stopping vehicles in Gowainghat, Sylhet. They have been asked to submit a written reply within 48 hours of receiving the notice. Additionally, two district Chhatra Dal leaders have been assigned to investigate the allegations. The matter was confirmed on Tuesday night by Juber Ahmad Juber, acting president of Sylhet district Chhatra Dal. Earlier on Monday night, they were show-caused through a notice signed by district Chhatra Dal's assistant office secretary Zainal Abedin Rahel.
The individuals who received the show-cause notice are Fatehpur Union Chhatra Dal President Nazim Uddin, Senior Vice President Jamal Uddin, Vice President Belal Ahmed, General Secretary Tofael Ahmed Helu, Assistant Organizing Secretary Golam Rabbani, and union branch leaders Nazmul Islam Manna, Shahriyad Ahmad, and Nazmul Hasan Naim.
According to local sources, a large number of DI pickups carrying Indian smuggled goods ply the Sylhet-Tamabil road at high speeds. It is alleged that the rapid movement of these vehicles creates panic among local residents and pedestrians. Under these circumstances, allegations arose that after sunset, Chhatra Dal leaders and activists in Fatehpur Union stop these vehicles and collect money. Recently, the issue came into discussion after some related WhatsApp chats and videos spread on Facebook.
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