RAB DG apologises for the elite forces’ crimes, including seven murders in Narayanganj

Director General of Rapid Action Batallion (RAB) Additional IGP KM Shahidur Rahman has apologised for enforced disappearances, murders including the seven murders in Narayanganj. During a press briefing at the RAB Media Center in Karwan Bazar this noon (12 December) he said, "I am apologising for incidents like the seven murder in Narayanganj.

There are some accusations of enforced disappearances and murder against RAB, and the force can be acquitted from these accusations only through proper investigation and justice.

He also said the force will not engage in any activities such as enforced disappearances, murders as long as he is in command. The RAB DG also said the incident of firing at the protesters from helicopters is currently being investigated.

"RAB never supports such irresponsible behaviour. I am urging everyone to provide specific proof. Representatives of UN Fact Finding Mission had also asked for information from us, which we have provided. RAB will work heartily to keep the law and order situation under control," the DG said.

During the event, the RAB DG confessed that the force had operated Aynaghar, a secret prison, allegedly used by the law enforcement agencies, confirming Aynaghar remains unchanged as per the direction of the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances.

"We have kept it in the same condition as it was before. No changes have been made," Shahidur Rahman replied in response to a journalist's query.

When asked about BNP's proposal to disband RAB, the DG said he will accept any decision taken by the government.

Mentioning that a total of 16 RAB officials have been detained for involvement in various crimes since the political changeover on 5 August till now, the DG added, "Evidences of extortion, drugs and snatching have been found against them, based on which steps are being taken."

During the press conference, the RAB DG also said since the formation of the force, a total of 58 officers and 4,246 members of RAB have been punished for various offences.