Savar, June 23 -- inspectors (ASIs) and a constable of a police camp under Savar Model Police Station have been withdrawn over alleged negligence following the escape of an accused in a murder case from custody.

The punitive action was taken against ASIs Robiul Islam and Khairul Alam, and Constable Tofayel, all posted at the Bhakurta police camp, said its in-charge Anwarul Islam on Tuesday.

He said they were closed to the Dhaka district police lines.

Police on Saturday arrested Ashab Uddin, president of Ward No. 5 unit of Awami League, which faces a ban on its activities, of Bhakurta union as he was an accused in a case filed over the murder of a student.

After his arrest, he was taken to the Bhakurta police camp for interrogation.

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