Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- A Union Parishad member in Patuakhali's Rangabali Upazila has been accused of forcibly shaving the heads of five youths in public as a form of punishment during a village arbitration following a skirmish.

Rangabali Upazila administrator (UNO) Rajib Das Purkaystha said a three-member inquiry committee had been formed on Monday after initial verification of the incident.

Around 10am on Sunday, Chotobaishdia Union Parishad Ward-9 member Reshad Khalifa allegedly ordered the punishment over a scuffle. The victims, aged between 17-21, said they have been left traumatised since then.

UNO Rajib said the committee will submit its report within three days. Action will be taken based on the findings.

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