Dr. Rajibul Islam stated, “I am an Assistant Professor in the Forensic Medicine Department at Rangpur Medical College. On 16 July 2024, I conducted the autopsy of martyr Abu Sayed. Multiple pellets were found in his body. I noted in the postmortem report that his death was due to internal bleeding caused by pellet injuries. However, when I submitted the report to the investigating officer of Tajhat Police Station, it was rejected three times, and I was asked to rewrite it.”
He further testified, “On 30 July 2024, in the Vice Principal’s room at Rangpur Medical College, Rangpur City SB’s SP Siddique, Rangpur Metropolitan Police’s DC Maruf, and Rangpur Medical College’s Swachip President Dr. Chandan pressured me to submit a postmortem report according to their instructions. They insisted I focus on a head injury and mention ‘neurogenic shock’ instead of bullet/pellet injuries. They threatened me with legal action, claiming there was an intelligence report against me.”
Dr. Rajibul revealed that he was offered a trip to Singapore and Thailand to change the report. He said, “I told them I didn’t have a passport. They then offered to arrange a two-week trip to Cox’s Bazar with my wife and children, promising to cover all expenses. I refused their offers. I told the Vice Principal that the killing of Abu Sayed by gunfire was broadcast live on television and seen by the world. If I reported it as a head injury, society would view me with contempt.”
He added, “Dr. Chandan told me that the ‘leader’ was concerned about me and that they would take care of me. But I stood my ground. In the final postmortem report, I described the pellet injuries in Abu Sayed’s body, though I avoided using the term ‘gunshot.’” Breaking down in tears, Dr. Rajibul said, “I have a wife and two children. If the then-government were still in power, what would have happened to me? I risked my life to provide a truthful report. I demand justice and punishment for those who ordered and were involved in Abu Sayed’s killing.”
