A police constable has been beaten up by local people for allegedly sexually harassing a woman in Rajshahi.
The incident occurred at the Laxmipur area of the city on Thursday night.
According to witnesses, Sabbir Hossain, 30, a constable of Paba police station under Rajshahi Metropolitan Police, sexually harassed a woman in the area around 10pm.
They said he was inebriated at the time. The victim herself started beating Sabbir and the locals joined her after hearing her screams, leaving him injured.
On information, a police team from Rajpara station went to the spot and rescued the constable.
Later, he was taken to Rajpara police station after primary treatment.
Rajshahi Metropolitan Police Spokesperson and Additional Deputy Commissioner (Sadar) Golam Ruhul Quddus told Dhaka Tribune that the constable has been suspended from his duties at the police station.
He said: "Action will be taken against Sabbir regarding the incident."
Responding to a query about the constable's inebriated state, Golam Ruhul Quddus said he was aware of the matter and they will subject Sabbir to a dope test if necessary.