In Naogaon, rogue DB SI Mamun - Mukul transacted crores of taka in a few months.

Daily Bijoy News, Badalgachi, Naogaon Correspondent:

Allegations have emerged against SI Mamun Hossain and ASI Mukul Hossain of the Naogaon District Detective Police (DB), accusing them of extorting large sums of money by detaining individuals involved in narcotics and counterfeit currency, and of embezzlement by underreporting seized drugs. Information regarding transactions and irregularities amounting to nearly one crore taka has surfaced from multiple incidents over the past few months. Despite a long-standing transfer order for SI Mamun, he continues to serve at the DB office. Conscious circles are demanding a high-level investigation into these incidents.

According to information gathered, on June 12, DB members detained a person named Rana Kari with counterfeit money from the Gosthati intersection area in Naogaon town. Based on Rana's information, Sultan and later Jabbar Hossain from the Santahar Reactor Colony were arrested. It is alleged that during a search of Jabbar's house, DB members threatened to arrest his wife and daughter and took 2 lakh taka.

Additionally, allegations surfaced that 85,000 taka was taken with the promise of releasing Sultan, and later another 40,000 taka was extorted by threatening with remand. When Rana was released on bail and resumed his counterfeit currency business, he and his associate Nizam were arrested again. Sultan alleged, "I had no counterfeit money. I was contacted through Rana to help nab Jabbar. Even after extorting 85,000 taka through intimidation, I was framed. They took more money from Rana, framed me, and filed a nominal case against him. Rana and the two DB officers have ruined my life."

Last September, a drug trader named Aminur Islam was arrested from the Chhatra area of Niamatpur with 300 Tapentadol pills. Later, a case was filed showing only 100 pills in exchange for 16,000 taka. Although the motorcycle Aminur had at the time of arrest was not listed in the seizure inventory, it was held at the DB office. A further 30,000 taka was demanded for its return. Unable to pay the money, it is being held illegally at the DB office. Aminur said, "I gave 16,000 taka to reduce the quantity of drugs in the case. Now they have asked for money for the motorcycle. I couldn't take the motorcycle because I didn't have the money."

On March 28, four people were arrested with 1,000 yaba pills, 50 grams of heroin, and a CNG auto-rickshaw from in front of Marina Akhtar's house in Mohadevpur. It is alleged that after taking a large sum of money, the CNG auto-rickshaw and the detained individuals were released. The case showed only 10 grams of heroin and was filed against one person. Locals claim the remaining drugs were later sold through DB sources. Marina Akhtar said, "The arrested individuals were actually supposed to visit my house, but they were arrested with the CNG auto-rickshaw right at the gate. I cannot say how much drugs they had." On condition of anonymity, a neighbor of Marina stated that they were lured with an offer to buy drugs from Marina and then handed over to the DB. "I heard they had 1,000 yaba pills and 50 grams of heroin at the time of arrest."

On April 7, after arresting two drug users in the Nunia Patti area, a search of Jakiya's house recovered 10 puria (packets) of heroin, 10 yaba pills, and 25,000 taka. It is alleged that 1 lakh taka was taken on condition of not implicating her in the case, but ultimately her name was included. Jakiya said, "They took my money without finding anything. Later, I was forced to give 1 lakh taka in exchange for a promise not to file the case. But even then, my name was added to the case."

On April 19, two individuals were arrested with several thousand yaba pills after their motorcycle was stopped in Khordda Narayanpur, Mohadevpur. It is alleged that after negotiating a large sum with a fugitive accused, the drug quantity was reduced, and a case was filed showing only 750 pills.

On December 14, 2024, allegations were raised against ASI Mukul that three individuals named Mithu, Ershad, and Milton were arrested with Phensidyl in Badalgachi Sadar and released in exchange for 2 lakh 70 thousand taka. Although the matter was reported in various media at the time, no administrative action was taken. It was after this that the SI Mamun-Mukul team became reckless. Allegations have surfaced that in consecutive incidents over the past few months, the duo has been involved in transactions worth nearly one crore taka through negotiation and embezzlement by underreporting drug quantities.

When asked about these matters, Naogaon DB Police's ASI Mukul Hossain said, "I cannot speak about these. The complainant in the cases is Mamun Sir, speak with him. I cannot make any comment."

SI Mamun Hossain denied the allegations, saying, "All allegations are false. Cases have been filed against those we arrested. Drugs were not underreported."

The former OC of the District Detective Police (current OC of Porsha Police Station), Md. Saiful Islam, said, "I was not in charge during these incidents. The motorcycle was recovered in an abandoned state and kept with a General Diary entry. However, after the OC was informed, the motorcycle was quickly removed from the DB office garage."

Naogaon Police Superintendent Mohammad Safiul Sarwar said, "If such allegations are proven, our force has its own laws and regulations; action will be taken against the accused accordingly. If necessary, an investigation committee will be formed as per rules."

Daily Bijoy News / Md. Sarwar Hossain Apu