Abdullah-Al-Noman Sarkar, Assistant Commissioner (land) of Lalmonirhat Sadar Upazila has been withdrawn from his post for allegedly harassing five journalists after confining them.

Lalmonirhat Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Ullah confirmed the matter on Friday.

On Thursday, My TV and Daily Observer district correspondent Mahfuz Saju went to the office to collect information about public suffering. During that time, the office staff members got angry and tried to take away his mobile phone.

Then the AC land came to the spot and detained Mahfuz at around 12pm. On information, other journalists—went to the spot and protested the incident. But Al-Noman detained the journalists at the office for about 40 minutes and threatened to send them to jail.

On information, additional deputy commissioner for revenue TM Momin rushed to the spot, unlocked the office gate, and freed the journalists. Momin also assured them of taking necessary measures in coordination with the higher authorities.

Later, Noman Sarkar was withdrawn and transferred to Thakurgaon district.

Press Club convener Anwar Hossain Shawpan said the transfer of the AC Land is an administrative process. He said they want the punishment of Al-Noman otherwise they will stage demonstration.