HABIGANJ: Three policemen have been suspended for negligence in duty after a drug peddler escaped from their custody in Habiganj on Wednesday.

The punitive action has been taken against sub-inspector Subhro, and two constables—Jashim and Ashique Nur—posted at Habiganj Sadar Police Station. They have been attached to the District Police Lines.

Mashuk Ali, officer-in-charge (OC) of Sadar Model Police Station, said that further action would be initiated against the three after the probe.