Jailing of journo: Info commissioner now in Sherpur for enquiry

Information Commissioner Shahidul Alam is now visiting Sherpur to have a detailed enquiry regarding a journalist who was sent to jail for allegedly misbehaving with a government official.

"He [Shahidul Alam] went to Sherpur today [on Sunday ] and will stay there tomorrow to have a detailed enquiry, Information Commission Assistant Director (Publicity and Publication) Liton Kumar Pramanik told The Daily Star.

"The commissioner will also visit jail and meet concerned persons. He will submit a report following his return," Liton said.

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