Dhaka, April 14 -- Several youths have been accused of publicly abusing three women and cutting off their hair over theft allegations in Brahmanbaria's Akhaura Upazila.

Police have detained one suspect over the incident, which took place around 8pm on Sunday outside Chandpur Aluminium Store beneath the NCC Bank in the municipal town's road market, Akhaura Police Station chief Md Shamiuddin said on Monday.

A video of the incident, which went viral on the internet, has sparked outrage among the public, drawing sharp criticism and demands for justice against those involved.

In a statement posted on the police station's official Facebook page, OC Shamiuddin called for everyone's cooperation to maintain communal harmony in the area.

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