SP Jahangir arrested in case over alleged contacts with AL
Photo: Jahangir Alam
Police Superintendent (SP) Mohammad Jahangir Alam, who was under surveillance at the Chattogram Range Reserve Force (RRF), has been arrested.
A treason case was filed against Jahangir at Panchlaish Police Station in the port city on Saturday night. He was arrested later that night by members of the Special Response Unit (SRU), the Counter Terrorism Unit and Panchlaish Police Station.
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Abul Kashem Chowdhury of the RRF filed the case at Panchlaish Police Station. The case was officially recorded on Saturday night after receiving approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police for the Chattogram Range Abdul Kuddus Chowdhury confirmed the matter to Agamir Somoy.
DIG Abdul Kuddus Chowdhury said, “A case has been filed over allegations of contact with fascists. SP Jahangir has been arrested in the case and taken to Panchlaish Police Station. Further legal proceedings are underway.”
Mohammad Jahangir Alam is currently serving as Deputy Commandant of the RRF in Chattogram.
On November 10, Jahangir’s two mobile phones, one personal and the other official, were seized after information emerged about his alleged contacts with the activities-banned Awami League. He was subsequently placed under surveillance at his workplace.
