Thief flees with handcuffs on, four policemen closed

Four policemen have been closed and attached to the Khagrachhari police lines reportedly for their disregard on duty after a thief fled from a hospital under their watch.

The alleged thief, Erako Chakma, was injured and taken to the Sadar Hospital after suffering a mob-beating from the locals on Wednesday, police sources said. 

The four policemen have been temporarily suspended and closed to the police lines on Thursday as the thief managed to flee with handcuffs on, under their watch, said Superintendent of Khagrachhari Police Abdul Aziz. 

"Irresponsible behaviour wouldn’t be tolerated in the force and an investigation will be conducted soon over the matter," added the official.

"We are making drives to arrest the thief again, confirmed Abdul Aziz.