Allegation of misbehaviour during joint forces' raid refuted

The BDR Captain led the joint forces during the raid on the house -- Noor Jahan Manjilat -- at Padma Oil Road.

He termed 'blatant lie' the allegations that he abused the women inmates and damaged furniture and other articles during search for Leo, eldest son of Asma Shamsuddin.

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Joint forces raided Noorjahan Manjil on the basis of written complaint that her son Leo commits crimes and possess a point two-two bore rifle, Capt. Pasha said.

The licence of the firearm is in the name of Asma Shamsuddin, but it is used by her son for crimes, the BDR Captain said.

But Mrs. Asma Shamsuddin, insisted that Capt Pasha showed unbecoming behaviour during the search without any warrant of arrest against her son Leo.

"Joint forces ransacked each and every room during the raid", she alleged.

"I shall sue the BDR Captain for the damage he has done without any legal ground", she said.

When contacted, the Police Commissioner regretted the incident and said the matter will be probed.

The OC of Khalishpur thana could not also say if there is any specific case against Leo.

The firearm seized from Noorjahan Manjil was returned to its legal owner-- Asma Shamsuddin-- on Sunday night, sources said.