People block road to protest OC's transfer
Locals blocked Dhaka-Rangpur highway yesterday, demanding cancellation of the transfer order of the officer-in-charge of Shajahanpur Police Station.
They formed a human chain and blockaded the highway in front of the upazila parishad complex from 12noon to 12:45pm, creating an 8-km long tailback on the highway. Vehicles on both sides of the road were stranded, causing sufferings to people.
They withdrew the blockade after Shajahanpur Upazila Nirbahi Officer Shafiul Islam and Assistant Superintendent of Police (A circle) Moshiur Rahman assured them that they would inform the higher authorities about their demand.
Sources said around nine months ago, OC Alamgir Hossain was transferred to Shajahanpur Police Station. He fought against terrorism and showed zero tolerance to criminals, they said.
An order transferring him to the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) in the capital was issued on Wednesday, they added.
Contacted, Gaziur Rahman, senior assistant superintendent of police (media and b circle) in Bogra, said the higher authorities were informed about the demand.
Arifur Rahman Mondal, additional superintendent of police (east) in Bogra, said Alamgir was transferred for his "misbehaviour".
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