Barishal:An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of police, Delwar Hossain, who was detained during a raid on a suspected drug den in Barishal city, has allegedly escaped from police custody.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Delwar Hossain, 38, an ASI at the Airport Police Station under Barishal Metropolitan Police, was arrested along with three others during a raid by the Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) in the South Korapur area. The raid took place around 630 am on Thursday.
The other individuals arrested were Nahid Hasan, 26, from Bhattokhamar Noapara in Fakirhat upazila of Bagerhat, Mirazul Islam, 34, from South Korapur, and Fatema Akter Nurjat, 30, from Palashpur under Kaunia Police Station in Barishal city. DNC Inspector Md Jahidul Islam stated that the four were handed over to the Airport Police Station following their arrest.
Police station sources reported that Delwar managed to escape from custody by Thursday evening. However, Officer-in-Charge Rafiqul Islam did not confirm the escape directly, suggesting instead that Delwar may have left due to fear.
The incident has generated anger among local residents.