Home Affairs Advisor: Attacks on police will not be tolerated under any circumstances

Staff Correspondent

Home Affairs Advisor Lieutenant General (retd) Mohammad Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has warned that any attack or assault on the police will not be tolerated. He has ordered swift and strict legal action to be taken in such incidents.

He said this while addressing the special crime review meeting held at the ‘Hall of Pride’ conference room of the capital’s police headquarters on Monday morning, October 27, as the chief guest.

Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said that cybercrime has increased alarmingly in the country in recent times. Young police officers must play an active and leading role in curbing such crimes.

He said, the role of the police is very important in making the upcoming national parliamentary elections free, fair and impartial. The expectation of all parties, including the people and political parties, is that the police will set a standard that will be appreciated not only in the country but also at the international level. The government has already taken various initiatives towards this end.

Addressing the police members, he said, “The implementation of the law is not only established through force, but also through justice, integrity, and humanity. In the election field, you are not just members of the law enforcement forces, but symbols of the people’s trust, security, and democratic rights.”

The advisor also said that discussions and dialogue have begun between political parties ahead of the elections. In this situation, no police member should be allowed to show political favoritism, provide special privileges, or consider himself a political activist.

He said that the police already have a list of fascists. They are creating instability in the state and society. Many criminals are getting released on bail and are getting involved in crime again, which must be curbed.

The advisor said, “The arrest drive must be strengthened to prevent the misdeeds, propaganda, anti-politics, and sudden processions of fascists. However, innocent people should not be harassed in any way.”

Addressing senior police officers, he said that initiatives should be taken to enhance the professionalism, team spirit and discipline of subordinate members. Strict administrative and legal action should be taken against those who fail to behave professionally, disobey commands or show disrespect to the state.

He further said that orders have been given to convene frequent core committee meetings at the district level, withdraw political harassment cases quickly, and expedite the disposal of false cases. He also called for the Special Branch to be made more active and to keep the overall situation of the district at its fingertips.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam presided over the meeting.

DIGs, Metropolitan Police Commissioners, and District Police Superintendents of various ranges across the country participated in the meeting via video conference.