Police have seized the official and personal mobile phones of Superintendent of Police (SP) Md Jahangir Alam, who is serving at the Chattogram Range Reserve Force (RRF), following allegations of an information leak. He has been placed under surveillance, according to police sources.
The two phones were confiscated from his office at the District Police Lines in Halishahar in the port city on Wednesday (November 11). Authorities have stated that the devices were seized for forensic examination.
Reason Behind the Seizure
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Chattogram Range Abdul Kuddus Chowdhury declined to specify the exact reason for the seizure and surveillance. Speaking to Prothom Alo on Wednesday evening, he said, "The phones were seized due to a complaint against him. He is being interrogated while under surveillance."Previous Posting and Allegations
Police sources indicate that during the anti-discrimination student movement in August 2024, Jahangir Alam was serving as the Additional Superintendent of Police in Feni district. He faces allegations of having contacts with leaders and activists of a banned organization. A report by The Daily Star stated that the action was taken over suspicions of unauthorized information sharing.No statement from Jahangir Alam or details of any legal steps have been made public yet. The seized phones are expected to undergo forensic analysis as part of the investigation.
