Dhaka, March 25 -- Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) has suspended five members of its Detective Branch (DB) over allegations of abduction and ransom collection in Bogura.

RMP Commissioner Mohammad Abu Sufian made the decision on Monday after the five officers were detained by the police in Bogura, reports UNB.

The suspended officers are sub-inspector (SI) Shahin Mohammad Anu Islam and constables Ripon Mia, Abul Kalam Azad, Mahbub Alam, and Bashir Ali. Their microbus driver, Mehedi Hasan, was also taken into custody.

"They (suspended DB men) did not go on any official operation, nor did they inform anyone before leaving. They went on their own accord and were detained there. A case has been filed against them. I have suspended them, a...