Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Saturday ordered the withdrawal of Chakaria Police Station’s officer-in-charge following allegations of detaining and torturing a local journalist.
The issue was brought to the adviser’s attention during a meeting at the Cox’s Bazar Deputy Commissioner’s office around 10:30 am.
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Upon learning about the incident, the adviser immediately contacted the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Chattogram Range and directed the removal of the OC concerned.
During the meeting, Jahangir also urged journalists to publish authentic reports as false or misleading news could create unnecessary social unrest.
Making a pointed reference, he mentioned that there was no rape of a woman during a recent robbery on a Rajshahi-bound bus, but some media outlets reported otherwise, causing difficulties for the woman.
About the security situation in Cox’s Bazar, Adviser Jahangir said the rate of abduction in the area is high as certain groups, including Rohingyas, are involved in criminal activities.
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He stressed the need for their swift repatriation, stating that their (Rohingya) actions were leading to negative perceptions about the people of Cox’s Bazar.