to prevent coronavirus transmission
Three cops closed for assaulting two journos in Barishal
Three policemen were closed to the District Police Lines on Sunday for assaulting two photojournalists while taking photos of a campaign to prevent coronavirus transmission in the Barisal University area.
Barishal Metropolitan Police (BMP) took the action against Nayek Mohammad Mahsin, and constables Mohammad Zahid and Mohammad Kawsar, said BMP Commissioner Shahabuddin Khan.
Besides, a committee, led by BMP Deputy Commissioner Moktar Hossain, was formed to look into the incident, he said.
On Friday evening, the photojournalists -- Shafin Ahmed of Dainik Desh Janapad and Nasir Uddin of Dainik Dakhiner Muk -- were physically assaulted by policemen while taking photos of the campaign.