Khulna, Oct 1 (UNB) – A sub-inspector and three assistant sub-inspectors are among seven members of police’s Detective Branch suspended on Tuesday for their alleged involvement in extortion in Chuknagar area of Dumuria upazila.
They are - Sub-Inspector Lutfar Rahman, assistant sub-inspectors KM Hasanuzzaman, Sheikh Saidur Rahman, Gazi Saidul Islam, constables Md Kamruzzaman, Jamiul Hasan and Jewel Sheikh.
Superintendent of Police SM Shafiullah said they were suspended after allegation of extortion was raised against them.
A committee has been formed to look into the allegation. It will submit its report within seven working days.
Legal action will be taken if they are found guilty, the SP said.