Sechasebok Dal leader snatches warrant accused from police

Local Correspondent

Allegations have been raised against Shanta Khan, a member of the Narayanganj district Sechasebok Dal, for snatching a warrant accused from police custody in Sonargaon upazila. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon in the Laskarbari area of Sadipur Union in the upazila.

According to eyewitnesses and police sources, police arrested Ripon Mia (25), son of Ali Hossain of Laskarbari area, a warrant accused, based on secret information. While he was being taken to the police station in handcuffs, Shanta Khan, a member of the district Sechasebok Dal, along with his followers, used political influence to forcibly snatch the accused from the police.

Confirming the incident, Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Selim Mia of Sonargaon Talatala Investigation Center said, “While bringing the arrested accused Ripon to the police station, Shanta Khan and his gang suddenly attempted to attack us and forcibly snatched the accused from our custody.”

Despite multiple attempts to contact Salauddin Salu, the general secretary of Narayanganj District Sechasebok Dal and president of Sonargaon Upazila Sechasebok Dal, for a statement, he did not respond.

This incident has raised questions among the general public about the police’s effectiveness. Locals are questioning whether the police are bewildered or intimidated by political influence.

Meanwhile, despite multiple attempts to contact Officer-in-Charge (OC) Mohammad Mofizur Rahman of Sonargaon Police Station, no response was received from him.

Regarding this matter, Additional Police Superintendent (Kh Zone) of Narayanganj Asif Imam said, “I am currently on leave and do not know the details yet. However, the matter will be looked into, and necessary actions will be taken.”

The incident has caused a stir in the area, and a reliable source informed that the police are preparing to identify the accused and take legal action.