Kalabagan OC, SI Suspended Over Extortion and Threat Allegations

Staff Correspondent | May 5, 2025

The Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Kalabagan Police Station, Moktaruzzaman, and Sub-Inspector (SI) Belal Hossain have been temporarily suspended over allegations of extortion, threats of abduction, and misuse of power involving local criminals.

Confirming the action, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of DMP Media and Public Relations, Muhammad Talebur Rahman, stated, “For administrative reasons, the OC and an SI of Kalabagan Police Station have been temporarily suspended.”

According to the complainant, on April 29, SI Belal led a group of police officers and 15-20 criminals in a forceful entry into his residence late at night. When the complainant’s manager called the national emergency hotline, 999, patrol teams from Shahbagh and New Market Police Stations arrived promptly. However, OC Moktaruzzaman allegedly ordered the other officers to leave the scene.

CCTV footage from the house reportedly shows OC Moktaruzzaman instructing his team to detain two residents, a 60-year-old man named Lal Mia and night guard Lutfor.

Dr. Abdul Wadud, a scholar and columnist, alleged that one officer, identified as Mannan, demanded Tk 10 million, threatening that otherwise he would be taken to the police station. Dr. Wadud claimed the entire incident revolved around extortion, with no legitimate case or charges involved.

After prolonged negotiation, Dr. Wadud handed over Tk 200,000 to SI Belal and Mannan, agreeing to pay the rest later. Three men in plain clothes, claiming to be from the Detective Branch (DB), stayed at his residence until the full payment could be arranged.

On May 2, Dr. Wadud filed a formal complaint with the DMP Commissioner, accusing the officers of extortion, intimidation, and collaboration with criminals.

An investigation into the allegations is underway, according to official sources.