A student of Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU) in Dinajpur has accused a senior of abduction, extortion, and physical assault following a mobile phone theft allegation. The incident reportedly occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Monday, according to the victim, Darus Salam, a student of the Agricultural Engineering Department’s 25th batch. He claimed that his immediate senior, Arif Hasnat, from the ECE 24th batch, took him on a motorcycle under the pretext of retrieving a recovered phone from the police station but instead brought him to a secluded area in New Town, where he was beaten and threatened for three hours.

Darus Salam said Arif and another student, Mezbaha, a member of the student wing of a political group, demanded Tk 10,000 as ransom and warned him not to disclose the incident. After being released, he was taken to Dinajpur Medical College Hospital due to illness, and the university’s proctorial body was informed.

HSTU Proctor Professor Dr. Nowsher Wan confirmed receiving a written complaint and said an investigation had begun, promising disciplinary action against those found guilty.