The Rangpur Metropolitan branch of Bagchas has suspended the organizational membership of its convener, Imtiaz Ahmed Imti, after allegations surfaced that he assaulted students.

According to Mahfuzur Rahman, the joint office secretary, the suspension was enforced under the organization’s constitution. A three-member probe committee has been formed to investigate the matter and instructed to submit a neutral and comprehensive report within 72 hours to central leaders Abu Bakar Mojumdar and Zahid Ahsan.

Imti is accused of storming into a classroom at Harati High School on September 4 and beating more than 50 students. He also serves as the president of the school’s ad-hoc committee. A guardian later filed a general diary with police, but the incident only came to light on Tuesday after victims failed to receive legal remedies.

In his defense, Imti admitted to scolding students, claiming it was for their betterment. “I have been working hard for six months to ensure the children achieve good results. Ninety-five percent of students have no complaints. The matter has been exaggerated and already resolved,” he said, urging others to view it with forgiveness.