Son brings charges against those who forcibly cut elderly man's hair, beard in Mymensingh

“Individuals from Human Service Bangladesh and their associates” have been accused

A case has been filed over the controversial incident in which an elderly man, Fakir Halim Uddin, was forcibly held and had his hair and beard cut in Tarakanda, Mymensingh.

The victim's son, Mohammad Shahid Akand, initiated the case on Saturday afternoon, according to Tarakanda Police chief Mohammad Tipu Sultan.

The case names several individuals from the organisation Human Service Bangladesh and some local associates, though officer Tipu refrained from revealing the names of the accused for investigative reasons.

The incident occurred before the Eid-ul-Azha when Halim was forcibly detained in Kashiganj Bazar by a group of people who shaved his head and beard.

His attempts to break free from them were unsuccessful as he was heard repeatedly crying out “Allah, tui dehis” (God, be the witness).

Since the incident, Halim has confined himself almost entirely to his home. A video of the incident recently went viral on Facebook, sparking widespread outrage across the country.

Officer Tipu said the incident took place nearly four months ago, but the video prompted widespread criticism. Police have since contacted the victim's family and initiated an investigation.