Former Major Arrested After Alleged Disorder At Dhaka Airport
Former army major Akhtaruzzaman was arrested on Friday. The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police made the arrest. He was taken from his home in Cantonment, Dhaka.
Mohammad Shafiqul Islam confirmed the arrest. He is the Additional Commissioner (DB) of DMP. Mr. Islam said Akhtaruzzaman was taken to the DB office. A lawsuit was filed against him on Thursday night. The case was at Airport police station.
The lawsuit alleges several serious matters. These include causing disorder at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. It also claims he obstructed government officials. He is also accused of assaulting a security officer. Police arrested him regarding this case.
The incident happened on Thursday morning. Around 10:45 AM, a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight landed. Flight BG-338 arrived from Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Passengers faced a shortage of luggage trolleys. This caused delays in collecting bags. Passengers became frustrated and tense.
Dhaka-5 Member of Parliament Mohammad Kamal Hossain asked for help. Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Executive Director Group Captain SM Ragib Samad went to the scene. He tried to calm the situation.
Police said Akhtaruzzaman approached Mr. Ragib Samad aggressively. He allegedly threatened the airport executive director publicly. He also allegedly used offensive words about the Civil Aviation Minister.
The case statement also mentions other events. Protocol assistants with Akhtaruzzaman reportedly filmed videos. They filmed in a restricted airport area. Security supervisor Warrant Officer Mohammad Kamal Uddin asked them to stop. Akhtaruzzaman then allegedly became angry. He verbally abused and assaulted the officer.
The lawsuit also claims damage to Zamzam water bottles. These bottles belonged to passengers. Akhtaruzzaman also behaved aggressively towards a Biman Bangladesh Airlines representative.
Police officials are investigating the case. They will gather CCTV footage. They will also collect statements from people who saw the events. Other evidence will also be collected. Police said proper legal action will follow a full investigation.
