The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Bangladesh Police has begun an investigation into the human trafficking allegations against Laxmipur lawmaker Mohammad Shahid Islam alias Kazi Papul.

Confirming the matter, CID Chief and Additional Inspector General of Police Barrister Md Mahbubur Rahman informed journalists at a briefing on Monday that they are now trying to learn how did he traffick people to Kuwait.  

Regarding the investigation, CID's Deputy Inspector general Imtiaz Ahmed said that they were thoroughly monitoring the matter.

Mentionable, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Kuwait arrested Mohammad Shahid Islam a month ago on charges of human trafficking and money laundering.