Sunny Chakki, son of renowned Bangladeshi singer and Awami League's Hindu leader Proloy Chakki. (Image: News18)
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News1813-01-2026, 17:25

Awami League Leader's Son Alleges Torture, Negligence in Father's Custodial Death

  • Sunny Chakki, son of Awami League's Hindu leader Proloy Chakki, blames jail authorities and the interim government for his father's death in custody.
  • Proloy Chakki died at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital; jail authorities cited pre-existing health issues, but Sunny alleges torture and medical negligence.
  • Sunny claims his father was unlawfully arrested without a warrant, despite no case against him, and a false political case was later filed.
  • He alleges Proloy Chakki was subjected to mental pressure, verbal abuse, and denied timely medical treatment, including a critical CCU admission.
  • Sunny states his father was moved between hospitals, denied oxygen and a bed, and threatened by guards, leading to his eventual death.

Why It Matters: Son of Awami League leader alleges torture, unlawful arrest, and medical negligence led to his father's custodial death.

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