Aslam Uddin, officer-in-charge of Palong Model Police Station, said the case was filed with his police station for assault on a police inspector.
The incident took place on Monday afternoon when Faruk Ahmed, in-charge of Chikondi Police camp, went to Chikondi area to investigate a case.
According to case statement, Razzak, a 25-year-old mentally-challenged man, was kept tied to a tree with iron chain by his mother. But he somehow freed himself and disturbed his neighbours on August 17.
Later, residents of the house beat Razzak mercilessly, leaving him injured.
Razzak’s mother Karimon Nesa filed a case at Palong Police Station in this connection.
Following the incident, Faruk went to the village to investigate the incident.
In front of police, UP Chairman Yeasin and his brother Mozammel beat up Karimon Nesa, forcing police to arrest Mozammel.
Angered by the incident, the UP chairman assaulted the police officer in front of them and freed Mozammel from police custody.
Later, both of them went into hiding.
Police are trying to arrest them, said OC.
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