Five police members of Shahrashti Model Police Station in Chandpur have been temporarily suspended over allegations of involvement in drug-related activities.
Chandpur Superintendent of Police Md Mizanur Rahman issued an office order on Tuesday suspending them.
The suspended members are Sub-Inspector Arif Hossain, Assistant Sub-Inspector Shahidullah, Constable Sharif Uddin, driver Nazrul Islam and Constable Ishtiaq.
On July 28, locals detained alleged drug trader Mizanur Rahman at Aynatali Bazar in the upazila. His mobile phone reportedly contained information, including conversations and financial transactions involving police members.
The issue sparked widespread discussion and criticism. Following an investigation ordered by the police superintendent, a preliminary inquiry found the allegations against the five police members to be true.
Additional Superintendent of Police Md Lutfur Rahman and Assistant Superintendent of Police A. Hai Chowdhury told UNB that the five were suspended after the preliminary investigation substantiated the allegations.
Lutfur Rahman said departmental action would be taken against them if the allegations are established in the final investigation.