Four Senior Police Officials Arrested

Staff Reporter

A Deputy Inspector General (DIG) and three Superintendents of Police (SPs) have been arrested and handed over to the Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Police (DB) on Friday night.

According to police sources, SP Asaduzzaman, Commandant of the In-Service Training Center in Nilphamari, was detained by Rangpur Metropolitan Police. He was later transferred to the DB headquarters in Dhaka on Saturday afternoon.

Similarly, former Gazipur Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mollah Nazrul Islam, currently posted at Rajshahi Sardah Police Academy, was arrested with the assistance of Rajshahi district police. SP Abdul Mannan and SP Abul Hasnat, both attached to the Rangpur Range, were also taken into custody by Rangpur Metropolitan Police.

DIG Mollah Nazrul Islam previously held key positions in Gazipur Metropolitan Police and Dhaka DB. SP Abul Hasnat, a 27th BCS officer, faced severe criticism for his role in suppressing the 2024 national elections and anti-government movements in July-August while serving in Bagerhat.

Similarly, SP Abdul Mannan, who served in Comilla and Sylhet, was known for using excessive force during elections and the Discrimination Resistance Student Movement. Allegations of fabricating militant-related incidents were also raised against him.

SP Asaduzzaman, a 25th BCS officer, served as Superintendent of Police in Noakhali. He faced widespread condemnation for his brutal crackdown on protests during the elections and subsequent political movements.

Following the July-August uprising, cases were filed against all four officials, and they were later reassigned to various police units. A DB officer confirmed that more senior officers, including Mollah Nazrul Islam, have been detained.

The arrested officers face multiple charges, including murder.