'No one will be spared over Nayeem assault': CMP vows strict actions

FE Team | Published: June 13, 2026 21:50:25

Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) Commissioner Hasan Md Showkat Ali has said strict action will be taken against those involved in the alleged assault and detention of cricketer Nayeem Hasan, reports bdnews24.com
On Saturday, he said no one responsible will be spared.
The commissioner visited Nayeem's home in Bahaddarhat's Faridapara around noon on Saturday, expressing regret over the incident.
He spoke privately with the cricketer and also met members of his family, saying officers had failed to act professionally.
Later, Showkat said: "I heard the details from Nayeem. After learning about the incident last night, I instructed that action be taken. Appropriate measures will be taken against any police personnel found responsible.
"So far, we have suspended two officers -- SI Shafikul Islam and constable Russel [Chowdhury]. Not only have they been suspended, we will also ensure the maximum punishment in this case.
"Police always seek to work professionally. If anyone behaves unprofessionally, we will take action in accordance with the rules."
He added, "No one involved will be spared. Strict action will be taken."
According to allegations, police stopped the CNG-run autorickshaw carrying Nayeem at Lalkhan Bazar intersection on Friday night as he was returning from Dhaka.
Nayeem alleged officers grabbed him by the throat and tried to force him into a vehicle.
Even after local residents gathered and identified him as a national cricketer, the officers did not stop, he alleged, adding that he was beaten with batons and pipes before being taken to Khulshi Police Station.
Late at night, Nayeem's father, former ward councillor Mahbub Alam, along with relatives and local residents, went to the police station.
Nayeem also alleged that police continued to mistreat him until senior Bangladesh Cricket Board officials contacted the station.
Asked about allegations that a police source posing as a Detective Branch officer assaulted Nayeem, the commissioner said the individual had already been detained.
"He has already been detained. As I said, maximum action will be taken against police personnel under the rules," he said.
On his conversation with Nayeem, Showkat said: "He described the incident to me. I told him the police conduct was not professional."
The commissioner said police receive training on professional conduct and are monitored, but stressed that individual misconduct would not be borne by the force as a whole.
Asked why Nayeem was allegedly being forced into a CNG despite a police vehicle being present, he said the matter would be fully investigated and addressed.
A three-member inquiry committee has been formed.
"Everyone who was on the team will face departmental proceedings. Further action will follow once the committee submits its report," he said.
Referring to preliminary findings, Commissioner Showkat said police had received information about suspected illegal activity but failed to handle the operation professionally.
After receiving initial treatment at a hospital, Nayeem has returned home. Family members said he remains mentally shaken by the incident.
Meanwhile, the Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) has suspended two police personnel over allegations of "unprofessional conduct" involving cricketer Nayeem Hasan, who was reportedly assaulted by officers.
The CMP also formed a three-member probe committee, Commissioner Hasan Md Showkat Ali said on Saturday.
The suspended officers are Sub-Inspector (unarmed) Shafikul Islam Bhuiyan of Khulshi Police Station and constable Md Russel Chowdhury.
Around 12pm on Saturday, the CMP commissioner and senior officers visited the national team player at his residence in Bahaddarhat Faridapara.
At 11:55am, a media statement signed by Assistant Commissioner (PR) Aminur Rashid confirmed the suspensions.
Aminur told bdnews24.com that a departmental case will be filed, saying Nayeem has submitted a written complaint.
According to a media statement, Nayeem encountered an "unfortunate incident" with Khulshi Police night mobile-3 team at Lalkhan Bazar while returning from Dhaka on Friday night.
Preliminary investigation found allegations of unprofessional behaviour during duty, leading to immediate administrative action against the personnel involved.
Nayeem was allegedly assaulted by law-enforcing officials despite identifying himself and was then taken to Lalkhan Bazar police station.
Later, his father, relatives and local residents went to the police station.
Cricketers, both former and current, condemned the incident on social media.