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**Khagrachhari, August 19, 2025, 11:39 PM** A police sub-inspector (SI) has been accused of brutally beating a young man in Dighinala Upazila, Khagrachhari, for refusing to provide a free internet connection. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon at the Merung Police Outpost. The injured youth, Ismail Hossain (27), is an employee of a local cable internet service provider. Following the incident, enraged locals gathered in front of the outpost, protesting the alleged assault. The situation was later brought under control by the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Dighinala Police Station, Md. Zakaria. According to Ismail’s complaint, three days prior, Sub-Inspector Nazmul Hasan, the in-charge of the Merung outpost, demanded a free internet connection. Ismail informed him that he would need to discuss the matter with his higher authorities and left. On Tuesday afternoon, while passing by the outpost, Ismail was called in. Initially, he was accused of stealing a motorcycle, but later, SI Nazmul Hasan allegedly beat him severely, causing serious injuries to both of his hands. When asked about the incident, SI Nazmul Hasan denied the allegations of assault and declined to comment further. **Image Caption**: Locals gathered in front of the Merung Police Outpost in Dighinala, Khagrachhari, after the news of the assault spread. *Photo: Locally sourced* Dighinala Police Station OC Md. Zakaria stated, “The accused Sub-Inspector Nazmul Hasan has admitted his fault to me. Necessary actions will be taken against him. The police have also taken responsibility for Ismail’s medical treatment. The matter has been reported to the Police Superintendent.”
