Gang leader escapes from custody
A gang leader fled with handcuff from police custody in Meherpur early yesterday.
Tazmul Alam Tazu, alleged chief of Tazu Bahini, was was being taken to Baikunthpur police outpost in the Sadar upazila after arrest.
According to Meherpur police, Sub-Inspector (SI) Aminul Islam of Baikunthapur police outpost arrested Tazu from his house at about 3.30:am. He is son of Zilalur Rahman.
While being taken to the police outpost, the handcuffed gang leader jumped from the police van and escaped.
Police from Sadar police station launched a drive in adjacent areas but could not nab him.
When contacted Meherpur police superintendent said action would be taken against the policemen for their failure.
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