Govt seeks explanation over arrest of rickshaw puller

The interim government has sought explanation from the officer-in-charge of Dhanmondi Police Station, asking to clear on what basis Md. Azizur Rahman, a rickshaw puller, was arrested from Dhanmondi 32 in the capital as a suspect in a case.

At the same time, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has taken steps to probe whether there are any inconsistencies in the recent activities and statements of the police officer, said a statement issued by the Chief Adviser's Press Wing today.

In completing the investigation into the involvement of Azizur Rahman in the filed case, an instruction has been given to submit a report on urgent basis as per the Section 173(A) of the recently amended CrPC.