A Jubo League leader in Comilla’s Burichang upazila has been accused of brutally torturing a teenage boy by tying him to a tree all day over an alleged theft. The incident took place on Wednesday in Binondiar Char village under Moynamoti Union. The victim, Abu Sayeed, son of the late Nazir Islam from Shah Daulatpur village, was allegedly assaulted by Monir Hossain, son of Sultan Ahmed, a known Jubo League leader in the area.

According to local sources and police, Monir accused Abu Sayeed of stealing Tk 90,000 from his cattle farm. He tied the boy to a tree from morning until evening and physically abused him throughout the day. Locals claimed that Monir is a close associate of Upazila Awami League General Secretary Akhlak Hayder and has been involved in acts of intimidation and abuse against villagers for years.

Abu Sayeed’s mother, Selina, said Monir lured her son to his home for work, then falsely accused him of theft when he asked for payment, later demanding Tk 90,000 to release him. Police rescued the boy and arrested Monir. A case has been filed with Burichang Police Station, and Monir remains in custody.

Police in Laksam have arrested three members of a teenage gang accused of creating panic among locals while roaming the streets with locally made weapons, allegedly preparing for robbery and theft. The arrests were made on Tuesday afternoon in front of the Laksam Upazila Parishad gate. Officer-in-Charge (OC) Naznin Sultana of Laksam Police Station confirmed the matter in the evening.

The detainees were identified as Kamrul Hasan Fahim (17), son of late Ershad Mia of Fatehpur area; Minhajul Abedin Naim (15), son of Abul Kalam of Dhamaicha area; and Ziadul Islam Hridoy (18), son of Sahidul Islam of Uttarkul area—all residents of Laksam Municipality.

According to OC Naznin Sultana, locals became suspicious when they noticed several teenagers loitering near shops in front of the Upazila Parishad. Upon confronting them, the locals discovered the trio carrying sharp, locally made weapons. They were detained by the public and later handed over to the police.

Police have initiated legal proceedings against the arrested individuals. The incident has heightened concerns over the growing presence of teenage gangs and their involvement in criminal activities in Laksam and surrounding areas.

Sujon, a 22-year-old youth from Brahmanpara upazila in Cumilla, has died 14 days after being severely injured in a teenage gang clash. According to police, Sujon was attacked during a violent confrontation between two rival groups of local teenagers on September 22 near Enamul’s shop in Alua Islamia Alim Madrasa area. Seven others were also injured in the incident. Initially treated at Cumilla Medical College Hospital, Sujon was later transferred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital’s ICU, where he succumbed to his injuries on Monday night. The clash reportedly stemmed from a prior verbal dispute between teenagers from Monoharpur and Alua areas. Brahmanpara Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Sazedul Islam confirmed Sujon’s death on Tuesday and said that two suspects have already been arrested and sent to jail, while efforts continue to apprehend others involved in the attack.

Following the vandalism of a Shaheed Minar on the night of February 21 in Cumilla, two separate investigation committees have been formed by the Upazila administration and the college authorities. The incident, which occurred on International Mother Language Day, sparked widespread outrage on social media. Authorities have launched probes, with reports expected within three to seven days. Initial investigations suggest local involvement, though no CCTV footage is available. Police are working to identify and apprehend those responsible.

Md. Mohiuddin (59), a constable of Debidwar Police Station, lost his life while trying to prevent a thief’s escape in Cumilla. Locals captured and beat up the thief, Rubel Mia, before handing him over to the police. Due to his injuries, officers took him to the Upazila Health Complex for treatment. However, as they were unloading him from an auto-rickshaw at the hospital gate, Rubel suddenly broke free and fled. The incident occurred around 9:30 PM on Tuesday near Government College Road.