A three-tier security measures have been taken across the country ahead of the Durga Puja, the largest religious festival of Hindu Community, said Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam on Wednesday.

“Police have taken three-tier security measures—before, during and after the festival, including the immersion of idols and security measures centering the puja have already begun,” he said while speaking at a programme over the law and order situation held at Police Headquarters in Dhaka.

This year, the Durga Puja will be celebrated in a joyful and festive mood across the country as police will remain vigilant for the security of the puja mandaps, he hoped.

He also sought cooperation from all to ensure smooth celebration of Durga Puja.

Strict vigilance will be maintained to prevent any untoward incidents during the Durga Puja celebrations.

Puja organizers were urged to contact the national emergency service 999 or the nearest police station if any suspicious activity is noticed.

The Puja Udjapan Parishad leaders were also requested to ensure CCTV surveillance and deploy volunteers for round-the-clock security at each mandap.

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Besides, additional law enforcing agencies including plainclothes police, along with SWAT teams, Crime Response Teams (CRT) and Bomb Disposal Units, will remain on standby during the festival to avoid untoward incidents.

Monitoring cells will also be set up at the Police Headquarters and all relevant police units throughout the Puja period.

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This year Durga Puja will be celebrated at 31,566 mandaps across the country from September 21 to October 2.