Firoz Hussain, the in-charge of Barura police station, said that he arrested Zahirul soon after seeing the video clip. He should not have tortured the youth like this.
The Svechasebak League leader was shown arrested in the case registered over the incident. He will be produced in the court on Sunday.
Interviews with at least six residents of the village revealed that Abdul Hannan faced various charges, including theft. The torture took place last night after a shop was robbed in Chhotapukuria village.
The local people suspected Abdul Hannan’s involvement in the theft and reported the matter to UP member Zaheerul. In further developments, Zahirul interrogated Abdul Hannan at 10:00 am on Saturday, although the latter denied his involvement in the theft.