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Vol. 5 Num 221 Wed. January 05, 2005  
   
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3 Kushtia cops suspended as arrestee flees


Three policemen of Kushtia Sadar Police Station were suspended for negligence of duty leading to escape of a criminal from their custody on Monday.

The district police super yesterday ordered the suspension of Assistant Sub-inspector Shaheed and constables Abdul Aziz and Sabuj, officials said.

A police team led by Shaheed arrested Russel, 30, a hardened criminal of the town accused of drug dealing and extortion. But he soon kicked the custodian and managed to flee in handcuffs.

Police could not recapture the man.