Netizens are laughing at the Jamaat-controlled unconstitutional interim government as it rejects public concern over the rise in grievous crimes, including mob killings, gang rape, arson, and looting.
Following a news report by the daily Bonik Barta, which quoted the Police Headquarters claiming that 11 murders have taken place every day in the last six months, the chief adviserโs office presented comparative data, saying: โMajor violent crime figures show no significant rise.โ
It can be assumed easily that Nobel Peace laureate and Mob King Muhammad Yunus is ashamed of the law and order and refuses to shoulder responsibility for his inefficiency.
Horrific incidents such as the brutal murder of an Old Dhaka trader with stones, the jihadist attack on a Khatib of a mosque in Chandpur, and the murder of a sand trader by slitting his throat have spread panic across the country.
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Muggings, robberies, and attacks on the police in broad daylight have become commonplace across the country.
Over the last 11 months, the reign of terror unleashed by the terrorists and jihadists linked to the government allies, including Yunusโ National Citizen Party (NCP), Jamaat-Hefazat and BNP, has gripped the nation with fear.
But the army, other law enforcement agencies, and the mainstream media are not taking due steps to address the issue of lawlessness.
The reluctance of the government to contain violence and the denial of a spike in crime rates, however, can be nullified by the crime statistics provided by the police and human rights organisations.
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The Police Headquarters compiles crime statistics based on information on murder cases filed in various police stations across the country.
What is in the data?
According to their figures, 1,930 people were murdered across the country from January to June this year. Of them, 294 were murdered in January.
The number of murders increased by 300 in February. The number of murders increased further in the following month: 316 people were murdered in March, 336 in April, and 341 in May.
The highest number of murders this year occurred in June. A total of 343 people were murdered this month.
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Analysing the statistics, it is seen that the number of murders is increasing every month this year. More murders are taking place in Dhaka Metropolitan, Dhaka Range, and Chittagong Range.
Statistics by rights group
A statistic by the human rights organisation Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) has revealed that 187 people were killed in mob beatings across the country from August last year till June 30 this year.
In the last five months of last year, 96 people were killed in mob violence. Moreover, in the first six months of this year, 89 people became victims, with 45 deaths being reported in the Dhaka division.
Political clashes resulted in 65 deaths from January to June.
On the other hand, 15 people were killed extrajudicially and in police custody, and 42 others died in prisons.
During the same time, 220 children were killed across the country, including 46 by physical torture and 14 after rape.
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The violence against children is still alarming. Of the 441 women and children subjected to rape and gang rape, 228 are aged below 18.
No sign of hope
With an average of 11 murders per day, the level of brutality and terrorism of militant groups is increasing alarmingly. Militants are expanding their networks under the guise of crimes such as political violence, extortion, kidnapping, and robbery, which have become a serious threat to law and order in the country.
Last Wednesday, Shohag, a scrap metal trader, was brutally beaten to death in front of Mitford Hospital in Old Dhaka by a public beating and hit with pieces of bricks and stones.
Evidence of the involvement of militant groups has been found behind this murder, which is spreading influence in the area through extortion and domination. This incident has created intense anger and panic in the public’s mind.
On June 1, two brothers named Mohabbat Hossain and Yunus Ali, BNP leaders of Jamal Union of Kaliganj Upazila of Jhenaidah, were killed in a clash between two local BNP groups.
Police investigation has revealed that militant groups are trying to expand their networks in the area by exploiting political conflict in this murder, for which there have been allegations of direct or indirect support from the government.
On July 11, miscreants brutally killed Mahbubur Rahman Molla, former vice-president of the Daulatpur police station Jubo Dal, in front of his house by shooting him and cutting his leg veins.
Police said this murder was committed to expand dominance in the area. However, when allegations of involvement of terrorist groups and government patronage were raised, they avoided giving a clear answer on this issue.
Last month, the whole country was outraged after the video of a rape victim went viral on social media. The common people are not getting the courage to speak out for fear of criminals, which is further increasing public anxiety and anger.
On July 3, three members of the same family, including a mother, daughter, and son, were hacked and beaten to death by a mob in a village.
From January to June, 366 robberies were reported across the country. The highest number of robberies was 74 in February. In most cases, these accused were not arrested. And even if they are arrested, they easily get bail.
The horror of political killings has also increased, leading to growing concerns about the targeted murders of Awami League leaders and activists.
Experts say the situation would not have become this severe had the government taken due steps to prosecute the pro-government supporters for the murder of former Chhatra League leaders Abdullah Al Masud in Rajshahi, Tofazzal Hossain at Dhaka University, and Shamim Molla at Jahangirnagar University.
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