Police sources said SI Anis on Tuesday called drug peddler Arshad Ali of Ismailpur village in his police station and demanded Tk 10,000 from him to avoid arrest.

Later, Arshad's son Zahur got his father released after meeting Anis' demand.

But Zahur brought the matter to the notice of Police Super of the district Abdullah Hel Baki who took action against Anis after investigation.