4 cops withdrawn for harassing addl SP

Four lower-tier policemen were withdrawn yesterday over allegations of harassing an additional superintendent of police at a checkpoint on Dhaka-Narayanganj Link Road, said sources.

The policemen are Nayek Shahidul Islam, and constables Russell, Palash and Rahmat of Narayanganj Police Lines.

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Police sources said Additional SP Mahidul Islam in plainclothes was returning to Narayanganj from Dhaka in his private car around 11:30pm on Monday when the four policemen stopped him at the checkpoint.

The policemen searched the vehicle. Although the driver showed them his license and other valid documents, they kept harassing the additional SP until he revealed his identity, added sources.

However, district police officials claimed that the four were withdrawn for "negligence in duty". When contacted, Additional SP Mahidul said the four went to a nearby tea stall leaving their duty station when he reached the spot.