Patuakhali Correspondent: Public Prosecutor (PP) Advocate Ruhul Amin has made serious counter-accusations against Judge Nilufar Shirin, who presides over the Women and Child Abuse Prevention Tribunal at the District and Sessions Judge’s Court.

He articulated his stance via a press release and a social media post after recent media reports emerged, claiming that he had delivered a bribe envelope to a judge’s residence.

PP Ruhul Amin asserts that the bribery claims are entirely false, fabricated, and part of a conspiracy. Instead, he contends that the judge is personally managing the court and has established a powerful syndicate with certain lawyers and court staff. He believes he is being systematically targeted for hindering the interests of this syndicate.

He accused that bail, acquittal, or discharge orders in cases are frequently issued outside the courtroom at the judge’s home. Additionally, he claimed that in the controversial Lamia rape case, the judge showed favoritism towards the accused and was even threatened during the testimony process. He also alleged that a woman pursuing justice in another case concerning violence against women and children was taken to a private room and assaulted by the police.

According to PP, a faction of his political adversaries has been attempting to tarnish his reputation for an extended period. Previously, there have been instances of attacks, vandalism, and even physical assaults on his office. Given the current circumstances, he believes that these groups and the judges are collaboratively disseminating false information about him.

Conversely, Judge Nilufar Shirin has refuted the allegations, stating that the syndicate accusations against her are unfounded. She is originally from Barisal and has been assigned to Patuakhali as part of her official duties. She emphasized that the bribery or special benefits allegations are entirely untrue.

The incident has created a stir in the court arena. There is a storm of discussion and criticism in the legal community. The concerned quarters say that the dignity of the court is being questioned in this incident of allegations and counter-allegations. Now the real truth can only be revealed through an impartial investigation by the authorities.