A narcotics control officer in Rangpur has been accused of taking a bribe from a liquor trader to reduce the amount of seized evidence and avoid legal action. The allegation involves Sipahi Al-Amin of the Department of Narcotics Control’s divisional intelligence office, who allegedly accepted 10,000 taka from the family of detained trader Abzal Hossain. The incident reportedly occurred on June 25 during a raid in Mithapukur upazila’s Baldipukur union, where 10 liters of liquor and 600 liters of brewing materials were confiscated. A video of the alleged transaction later spread on social media, sparking public uproar.

According to the complaint, Al-Amin threatened to implicate Abzal’s sons in the case unless the family paid the demanded amount. The video shows him acknowledging receipt of 5,000 taka and directing another person to collect the remaining sum. Al-Amin has denied the allegations, saying he has been working in the area for four years. Rangpur divisional deputy director Dilara Rahman confirmed that the matter is under investigation and that legal action will be taken if the charges are proven.

Local residents have called for a fair investigation and accountability for those involved.