Police on alert for Awami League’s founding anniversary, orders to beef up security

❐ Staff Reporter

Police have taken steps to strengthen security measures across the country on the occasion of the founding anniversary of the banned Awami League. The police headquarters has ordered law enforcement agencies to be vigilant to avoid any untoward situation surrounding the party’s 77th founding anniversary.

Ahead of the foundation anniversary on June 23rd, an urgent message was sent from the Police Headquarters to all Metropolitan Police Commissioners and Range DIGs of the country on Thursday.

The message said that necessary security measures should be taken considering the possible programs and circumstances of party leaders and activists on the occasion of the Awami League’s founding anniversary.

The police headquarters has instructed that various programs, including flag hoisting and banner display, may be held at party offices in different parts of the country on the occasion of the founding anniversary. Law enforcement agencies have been asked to be vigilant to ensure that no untoward incident occurs during these programs.

Meanwhile, party sources said that there is interest among the leaders and activists of the Awami League regarding the anniversary program. However, in the current political situation, emphasis is being placed on conducting the program peacefully, avoiding conflict.

Police officials said that after analyzing information from multiple intelligence agencies, instructions have been given to various units across the country as a precautionary measure.