Police had claimed Shahjalal was caught robbing, which prompted mob justice resulting in his eyes being gouged out. Also Read- Who gouged Shahjalal’s eyes out? I saw Sub-Inspector Selim lean over my face with a wrench with which he ripped out my eyes. Shahjalal’s family now barely make ends meet. Local leaders demanded the police ensure the safety of Shahjalal’s family, especially given the role played by the police in the loss of his eyes.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 16, 2017 07:30 UTC