Cop suspended in Kushtia over Facebook post ‘defaming’ July Movement

A traffic police constable in Kushtia has been suspended over a Facebook post allegedly defaming the July Movement.

Police Farjul Islam Rony was suspended today (5 July) due to a controversial Facebook post, said Kushtia Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Mosharraf Hossain.

Earlier on Tuesday afternoon, Farjul, who was posted in Kushtia Traffic Division, made a derogatory post from his personal Facebook account regarding the July Revolution, triggering anger among students and locals.

They also brought out processions and staged demonstrations by blocking Kushtia-Meherpur road in front of the district Superintendent of Police's office, demanding his immediate arrest and exemplary punishment.

Farjul was attached to the police lines on the same night, and an inquiry committee was formed to investigate the matter.

His leave was also canceled.

Police said he went into hiding after making the post while on leave and has not reported back to duty since.

"A three-member probe committee has been formed. Further action will be taken based on the investigation," said the OC.

Kushtia Traffic Police Inspector Sheikh Shahadat Ali said Farjul hails from Dahkula village of Shailkupa upazila in Jhenaidah district.

He has been serving in Kushtia's traffic division since 13 July 2023.