CID Begins Investigation against MP Papul

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Bangladesh Police has started an investigation against Laxmipur lawmaker Mohammad Shahid Islam alias Kazi Papul, who has been arrested in Kuwait on a charge of human trafficking.

Imtiaz Ahmed, deputy inspector general of CID, disclosed the development at a press briefing on investigation progress of the case filed over human trafficking to Libya.

"We have taken steps as per procedure and started our investigation against Papul. We will disclose details with evidence… have patience," Imtiaz Ahmed said.

Earlier on June 6, the lawmaker was arrested by Kuwait's Criminal Investigation Department.

Addressing the briefing as chief guest, Barrister Mahbubur Rahman, additional inspector general of police and also the chief of CID, said they have started collecting information. As it is an international issue, CID has to work considering many aspects, he said.

"We hope, we would be able to disclose details soon," he said.

CID chief further said that they have made progress in the investigation of killings of Bangladeshis in Libya on May 28.