The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Narayanganj

A policeman was suspended on charge of extortion at Fatullah here Sunday.

Sources said havildar Majedul Haq went to a tailoring shop at Ramarbagh area along with his two associates Raju Ahmed and police informer Safiullah at about 10pm Saturday.

Majedul identifying himself as assistant sub-inspector wanted to arrest four people on charge of gambling who were then playing ludu in the shop.

Later, Safiullah as a mediator asked the four persons to pay Tk 20,000 to Majedul to avoid arrest. When they paid the money Safiullah left the place hurriedly.

But local people at one stage caught Majedul and Raju and handed them over to Fatullah thana.

Later, Majedul was suspended and case was filed in this connection.