A police constable has been arrested in Chattogram while allegedly transporting a large consignment of yaba tablets collected from Cox’s Bazar to Khulna. The accused has been identified as Ashikur Islam, a serving constable of the Khulna District Police.
He was detained on Tuesday morning from in front of the Shah Amanat Bridge area near the Shaheed Basharuzzaman intersection under Bakalia Police Station in Chattogram city. Police recovered 50,000 yaba tablets from his possession during the operation.
According to available details, Ashikur Islam is the son of Babur Ali Munshi from Gobindpur Union under Muksudpur Police Station in Gopalganj district.
Arrest and Recovery Details
The arrest was made during a routine search operation conducted by Bakalia Police. Following the search, the consignment of yaba tablets was seized and the suspect was taken into custody at the scene.
A case has been filed under the Narcotics Control Act at Bakalia Police Station, and the accused has been sent to prison through court proceedings.
Official Statements
Officer-in-Charge of Bakalia Police Station, Mohammad Solaiman, confirmed the arrest and recovery. He stated that police conducted a search operation in the Shah Amanat Bridge intersection area, which led to the seizure of 50,000 yaba tablets and the arrest of Ashikur Islam. He further confirmed that legal action has been initiated under the Narcotics Control Act and the accused has been sent to jail through judicial procedures.
Khulna District Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime and Operations) Anisuzzaman also confirmed knowledge of the incident. He stated that departmental proceedings are being initiated against the constable following the arrest in Chattogram. However, he noted that it has not yet been confirmed whether Ashikur Islam was on leave or had travelled to Chattogram while on duty.
Summary of Key Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of accused | Ashikur Islam |
| Rank and posting | Constable, Khulna District Police |
| Place of arrest | Shaheed Basharuzzaman intersection, Shah Amanat Bridge area, Chattogram |
| Quantity recovered | 50,000 yaba tablets |
| Date of arrest | Tuesday morning |
| Legal action | Case filed under Narcotics Control Act |
| Current status | Sent to jail through court |
The incident occurred during a police search operation in a key entry point of Chattogram city, where law enforcement agencies regularly conduct checks as part of anti-narcotics measures. Following the arrest, both criminal proceedings and internal departmental actions have been initiated in accordance with standard procedures.