Death of Pichchi Hannan
RAB (Rapid Action Battalion) arrested Pichchi Hannan, one of the top 23 criminals on police list, turning down his lucrative bribe offer. I had the notion that at last we had a anti-crime force we can trust. In the last two months, six people have 'died' in RAB custody. The last one is the high profile Pichchi Hannan. The RAB team went to Savar to catch some of his associates and as he tried to escape during the shootout between the gang and the RAB members, he was caught in a crossfire. Doctors at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital are of the opinion that he might have been shot point blank, as three bullets pierced through his chest and nose.
According to the reports, during his remands, he told police of having links with some lawmakers of both the ruling BNP and the opposition Awami League. He also claimed a Dhaka City Corporation ward commissioner and another top listed criminal now in jail were his godfathers. These godfathers are VIPs holding important posts and they will never be caught. Their reputation, and who knows may be their whole political 'career' was on the line, as Pichhi Hannan's admission could reach the common people.
The whole thing is mysterious.
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