Fake cop arrested in Dhaka

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested a person for allegedly extorting money from locals in Mohammadpur area in the capital, identifying himself as a policeman.

"We arrested Md Sohan Shikder, 24, from Humayun Road area in Mohammadpur at 10.30 pm on Thursday. He used to wear police uniform and extort money from the locals. Sohan was involved in different criminal activities," RAB-2 assistant director (media) ASP Shihab Karim said.