Chattogram Bureau:
 
The wife of arrested police officer Mohammad Jahangir Alam has claimed that her husband was framed in a conspiracy, alleging that his mobile phone was hacked and used to send messages that later became central to a treason case against him.
 
Masuma Akter insisted that her husband had never been involved in political activities and urged the authorities to examine his service records and academic background before reaching any conclusion about the allegations.

Masuma Akter said this to journalists on the Chittagong court premises on Sunday (November 15).
 
Speaking to journalists, she said Jahangir was at the Police Headquarters in Dhaka on August 5, contradicting allegations that he was in Feni at the time.
 
"My husband was at the Police Headquarters in Dhaka on August 5. Those who claim he was in Feni should verify the matter through an investigation. He is innocent, and the truth should come out through a proper inquiry," she said.
 
Masuma further claimed that her husband's mobile phone had been hacked and that a general diary (GD) was filed with a police station the following day.
 
"The allegations that he communicated with others using his mobile phone should also be investigated. We have a copy of the GD filed after the phone was hacked, although I cannot recall the exact date," she added.
 
Describing her husband's academic and professional background, Masuma said he had completed his honours and master's degrees in English from the University of Dhaka, securing 11th position in the merit list.
 
"He secured his job through his own qualifications, not through anyone's influence or lobbying. He was never involved with the Bangladesh Chhatra League or any political activities. He has been trapped in a conspiracy, and the allegations against him are false," she said.
 
She also rejected claims that her husband had engaged in politics at his father's direction, saying he had grown up in a poor farming family and remained focused on his education. His father, a farmer, died 12 to 13 years ago, she added.
 
"My husband has told the court that he is innocent and has committed no wrongdoing. I urge the authorities to examine his service records and biodata and investigate the allegations thoroughly to establish the facts," Masuma said.
 
Meanwhile, a Chattogram court has granted police four days to interrogate Jahangir Alam in custody in the treason case. The order was passed by Chattogram Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Mostafa at around 3:15pm on Sunday.
 
Public Prosecutor Advocate Mofizul Haque Bhuiyan said police had sought a seven-day remand in the case.
 
Jahangir was arrested after a treason case was filed against him at Panchlaish Police Station around 10:30pm on Saturday (November 14), with approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
 
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Abul Kashem Chowdhury of the Chattogram Range Reserve Force (RRF) filed the case. Members of the Special Response Unit (SRU), Counter Terrorism Unit and Panchlaish police subsequently arrested him.
 
The case involves allegations of maintaining communications with leaders of the now-banned Awami League and leaking sensitive information about the police force.
 
Jahangir Alam is a 28th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) police cadre officer. He joined the police force on December 1, 2010. He is the son of Md Jinnat Ali of Chandapasha village in Shibpur upazila of Narsingdi district.
 
Before his arrest, he was serving as Superintendent of Police at the Chattogram Range Reserve Force.