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Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen (retd) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has once again ordered law enforcement agencies to remain vigilant at all times to maintain law and order in the country. During an early morning visit to four police stations in the capital-Mirpur, Darus Salam, Adabor, and Mohammadpur, he issued the directive to the officials. The adviser made the early visit to the police stations and checkpots for the second consecutive day on Thursday in the capital which witnessed a deteriorating law and order situation recently.
Speaking to reporters at a police station, Jahangir emphasised the importance of ensuring that citizens can sleep peacefully and move around without fear, noting that alongside law enforcement, ministry officials have also been tasked with monitoring the security situation.
Moreover, the number of security personnel and patrols has been increased, he said, warning that those attempting to disrupt law and order would be brought to justice. The home adviser assured that law enforcement agencies remain alert and active, with checkpoints at key locations in the capital operating efficiently.
He said joint force operations were proceeding smoothly and his inspection aims to ensure that police stations are functioning properly. Expressing concern over a tendency among law enforcement personnel to relax in their duties in the early morning hours, which criminals exploit for illegal activities, he said, "I have instructed the forces to remain alert during this period as well."
Replying to a question, the adviser said they would stop the joint operations once the situation improves, but other law enforcement activities would persist. Warning action against the negligence, he said a sub-inspector and a constable from Gulshan Police Station were suspended on Wednesday for negligence in duty.
Starting his visit from his residence in Baridhara DOHS, the adviser traveled through ECB Chattar, Kalshi, Pallabi, and Mirpur-10 before arriving at Mirpur Police Station.
He then proceeded to Darus Salam Police Station via Mirpur-1 followed by visits to Adabor and Mohammadpur Police Stations. His return route covered Dhanmondi-27, the Parliament area, Bijoy Sarani, Mohakhali, and Banani before concluding at his residence.
While inspecting police reception areas, detention cells, and other facilities, he interacted with on-duty officers, providing necessary instructions and urging them to be more proactive. He visited checkpoints at Zillur Rahman Flyover and Kalshi Mor.
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