Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said the government has undertaken a series of people-friendly measures to eliminate mob violence and extortion across the country.

Responding to a starred question from ruling party lawmaker elected from Pabna-5 Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas in Parliament, Salahuddin said law enforcement agencies – particularly Bangladesh Police – have intensified their efforts to bring those involved in such crimes to justice.

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He said based on intelligence inputs, special drives are being conducted regularly to bring mob perpetrators and extortionists to justice while suspects are being identified through video footage and modern technology to ensure their swift arrest.

The Home Minister further noted that special squads have been formed at every police station under the Dhaka Metropolitan Police to prevent mob violence, and upon receiving any information about mob violence or extortion, immediate action is taken to control the situation and initiate legal steps.

Highlighting preventive measures, he said visible police patrols have been intensified, and information technology is being used continuously to detect and apprehend offenders.

Salahuddin Ahmed said awareness is being raised among people through beat policing and community policing initiatives.

He also urged citizens to cooperate with law enforcement agencies.

The Home Minister further emphasised that monitoring of social media platforms has been strengthened to prevent the spread of rumours and misinformation that could incite mob violence.