Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- During the hearing on a Suo Moto (voluntary move) ruling the High Court on Monday observed that a police state has been established and general people also know that.

Pointing to the Police Superintendent of Kushtia, SM Tanvir Arafat, the HC said, "Performing duty by coordinating the organs of the state (three organs) is called skill. It should not be the case, a police state has been established, and people have also that idea. The nation is anxious. It is your responsibility to resolve this situation. You must do a lot of good to people. Be skillful in your job and not in your words. Then you will succeed in your purpose."

The HC on January 20 this year summoned the SP for giving explanation over an allegation that he ...