SI and Student Leader Beaten for Extortion Posing as Detectives

Local Correspondent

A sub-inspector (SI) and a student leader faced mob justice after allegedly extorting money while impersonating detectives (DB) in Barishal’s Babuganj Upazila. Locals apprehended the two and handed them over to the police. The court later ordered their imprisonment.

The incident occurred on Sunday night, December 22, in the Chandrapara area of Madhavpasha Union.

The arrested individuals were identified as SI Redoyan from Kazi Haat Police Station in Mehendiganj Upazila and Russel Akon, vice-president of Barishal Metropolitan Chhatra Dal.

Zakir Hossain Shikdar, the officer-in-charge (OC) of Barishal Airport Police Station, said both were arrested following a fraud case filed by the victim, Sourav. The court has remanded them to custody.

Witnesses reported that the suspects approached a group of youths playing cards in the area, claiming to be DB officers. They allegedly snatched money and mobile phones from the group.

Suspicious of their behavior, locals informed the Airport Police Station OC, who confirmed no officers were conducting an operation there. Upon verification, locals apprehended two suspects, who were beaten by the crowd, while two others managed to flee.

Kazi Haat Police Station OC Md. Mizan confirmed that SI Redoyan was arrested in the incident by Airport Police Station.

Barishal Metropolitan Chhatra Dal General Secretary Humayun Kabir acknowledged the incident and confirmed Russel’s position in their organization. He stated that if allegations of extortion are proven, organizational action will be taken against Russel.