Police on Friday arrested three individuals, including the prime suspect, in connection with the mugging of a journalist's mobile phone in the capital’s Mohammadpur area, with four police officers having been withdrawn for negligence and misconduct.
The arrestees are as Yusuf, Siam and Zohurul. The stolen mobile phone has also been recovered.
According to officials, the arrests were made through a series of drives conducted in various parts of Mohammadpur.
The incident occurred the previous night, around 11pm at the Tin Rasta intersection on Bosila Road, where the journalist was mugged.
Following the incident, the victim, Aahmad Wadud, went to the police station and later alleged that he received no cooperation from law enforcement.
The journalist subsequently shared a post on social media detailing both the mugging and the misconduct he faced at the police station.
The post quickly went viral, sparking widespread criticism regarding the role of the police.
In response to the public outcry, the Tejgaon Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) launched an investigation and conducted operations across Mohammadpur, eventually apprehending the three individuals involved in the mugging.
Additionally, four police personnel from Mohammadpur police station were withdrawn from duty for alleged negligence and misconduct.
They are Sub-Inspector (SI) Jasim Uddin, Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Anarul and constables Majedur Rahman and Md Nurunnabi.
Confirming the developments, Ibn Mizan, deputy commissioner of the DMP’s Tejgaon Division, said the arrests were made during separate operations in the afternoon.
He also confirmed the departmental action taken against the four police members for dereliction of duty.
