IU forms committee to probe torture allegation

The Islamic University authorities yesterday formed a five-member committee to investigate the allegation of torture on a female student in a residential hall.

Law Department Chairman Prof Reba Mondal was made the committee's convener, the university's information, publication and public relations department confirmed.

The committee has been asked to submit its report within seven days. The decision was taken during an emergency meeting yesterday morning.

IU Chhatra League Vice-president Sanjida Chowdhury, the accused, has submitted a complaint saying that the entire incident is not true.

Meanwhile, the High Court directed HC lawyers Gazi Md Mohsin, also former Chhatra Shibir leader, and Azgar Hossain Tuhin to come up with a written petition to hold a full hearing of the incident.