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The cause of death for Sultana Jasmine, was not due to torture in RAB's custody, but due to brain haemorrhage according to the physicians assigned to her post-mortem report.
Monday (3 April) Professor Dr Kafil Uddin, head of Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology of Rajshahi Medical College said that she(Jesmin) died of excessive bleeding to the head and the injuries found in the corner of the head and hand are not fatal.
He also said: “After the arrest, Jasmine had a brain haemorrhage due to mental stress. And because of this she died. But we found two injuries on her body which were very small. One of those is a small cut on the left side of the forehead. Besides, there was a swollen wound on the inner side of the right elbow which could be from cannulating her during treatment.”
“Thus, in the final post-mortem report of Jasmine's body, we have said – these two injuries are not sufficient for death. She died of brain haemorrhage due to 'shock' (mental stress),” he added.
A three-strong panel chaired by Dr. Md. Kafil Uddin submitted the report to Rajpara Police Station in Rajshahi on Sunday (2 April).
Subhash Chandra Barman, sub-inspector of Rajpara police station and the investigating officer of the case, did not want to comment on the matter.
Ruhul Amin, officer-in-charge of the city’s Rajpara police station, said he did not inquire about the report. ‘Everyone will know once it’s submitted before the court,’ he said.
The RAB arrested Jasmine, an employee at the Naogaon Sadar Upazila land office, for questioning over allegations of fraud on Mar 22. The elite force said they took her to the hospital after “she fell sick”.
Jasmine died at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital on Mar 24. Her family alleged she was tortured in custody, questioning the whereabouts of Jasmine for several hours after she was detained.
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