Mob forcibly cut youth’s hair
A group of locals forcibly cut the hair of a youth in Guliakhali beach, a popular destination for tourists in Sitakunda upazila of Chattogram, yesterday.
The incident, which took place during a mobile court drive in the area, drew criticism on social media.
A photo of the incident that went viral on Facebook shows that a crowd stopped the youth and someone started forcibly cutting his hair in the afternoon.
Assistant Commissioner (AC) Sayed Mahbubul Haque, who was present nearby, seemed helpless before the angry crowd.
The youth was apparently terrified while his hair was being cut.
AC Sayed Mahbubul Haque told The Daily Star that he led a mobile court in the area after receiving complaint from locals that illegal activities were taking place there.
"A crowd gathered at the spot and tried to harass the youth. At one stage they cut his hair. I prevented them from causing further nuisance," he said.
The victim had gone to the area with a group of youths who camped there.
The youth could not be reached for his comment as he kept his mobile off after the public shaming.
Locals said there are allegations that a section of youths often get involved in illicit acts in the beach area.
Milton Ray, upazila nirbahi officer of Sitakunda, told this correspondent that the district administration of Chattogram formed a one-member committee led by an additional district magistrate to investigate the matter.
The committee has been asked to submit report within three working days.
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