Police officer Saklain retired over relationship with actor Pori Moni

The officer became close to the actress while investigating a case filed by her

Additional Superintendent of Police Golam Saklain Shithil has been sent into compulsory retirement over allegations stemming from his relationship with film actress Pori Moni.

His compulsory retirement order was announced by the home ministry on Thursday.

The controversy dates back to Jun 14, 2021, when Pori Moni filed a case accusing businessman Nasir Uddin Mahmud of attempted rape and attempted murder.

At the time, Saklain was serving as assistant commissioner of police in the Gulshan division of the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police.

He was assigned to investigate the case, during which he became acquainted with the actress.

Their relationship later drew widespread media attention, prompting authorities to remove him from the DB.

Nearly four years after the incident, the government has decided to impose the disciplinary measure of compulsory retirement.

According to the home ministry statement, Saklain, while serving as an officer in the DB, developed an “ethically inappropriate close relationship” with actress Pori Moni outside the scope of his official duties.

Reports published in various media outlets about his alleged extramarital relationship with the actress, celebrating her birthday, and spending time with her at his official residence in the absence of his wife “damaged the image of the government”, the statement read.

As a result, a departmental case was initiated against him on Feb 20, 2023, under Rule 3(b) of the Government Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules on charges of misconduct.