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Published : 13 Jun 2026, 02:11 PM
Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) Commissioner Hasan Md Showkat Ali has said strict action will be taken against those involved in the alleged assault and detention of cricketer Nayeem Hasan.
On Saturday, he said no one responsible will be spared.
The commissioner visited Nayeem's home in Bahaddarhat's Faridapara around noon on Saturday, expressing regret over the incident.
He spoke privately with the cricketer and also met members of his family, saying officers had failed to act professionally.
Later, Showkat said: “I heard the details from Nayeem. After learning about the incident last night, I instructed that action be taken. Appropriate measures will be taken against any police personnel found responsible.
“So far, we have suspended two officers -- SI Shafikul Islam and constable Russel [Chowdhury]. Not only have they been suspended, we will also ensure the maximum punishment in this case.
“Police always seek to work professionally. If anyone behaves unprofessionally, we will take action in accordance with the rules.”
He added, “No one involved will be spared. Strict action will be taken.”
According to allegations, police stopped the CNG-run autorickshaw carrying Nayeem at Lalkhan Bazar intersection on Friday night as he was returning from Dhaka.
Nayeem alleged officers grabbed him by the throat and tried to force him into a vehicle.
Even after local residents gathered and identified him as a national cricketer, the officers did not stop, he alleged, adding that he was beaten with batons and pipes before being taken to Khulshi Police Station.
Late at night, Nayeem's father, former ward councillor Mahbub Alam, along with relatives and local residents, went to the police station.
Nayeem also alleged that police continued to mistreat him until senior Bangladesh Cricket Board officials contacted the station.
Asked about allegations that a police source posing as a Detective Branch officer assaulted Nayeem, the commissioner said the individual had already been detained.
“He has already been detained. As I said, maximum action will be taken against police personnel under the rules,” he said.
On his conversation with Nayeem, Showkat said: “He described the incident to me. I told him the police conduct was not professional.”
The commissioner said police receive training on professional conduct and are monitored, but stressed that individual misconduct would not be borne by the force as a whole.
Asked why Nayeem was allegedly being forced into a CNG despite a police vehicle being present, he said the matter would be fully investigated and addressed.
A three-member inquiry committee has been formed.
“Everyone who was on the team will face departmental proceedings. Further action will follow once the committee submits its report,” he said.
Referring to preliminary findings, Commissioner Showkat said police had received information about suspected illegal activity but failed to handle the operation professionally.
After receiving initial treatment at a hospital, Nayeem has returned home. Family members said he remains mentally shaken by the incident.
