Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has said it sees no specific security threat centring on the June 23 founding anniversary of the Awami League, but remains on alert.
Briefing reporters at the DMP Media Centre on the Minto Road on Friday morning, DMP Additional Commissioner (Crime and Operations) SN Nazrul Islam said they have taken necessary security measures to ensure public safety.
“June 23 is the founding anniversary of a political party. We are on alert centring on the day,” he said while responding to questions from journalists.
Nazrul Islam said security checkpoints remain active at different locations across the capital and the measures will continue as part of efforts to maintain law and order.
Responding to another question regarding alleged extortionist “Kalya Faruk,” who was arrested in Mohammadpur and later released on bail to resume extortion activities, he said matters related to bail fall under the jurisdiction of the court.
“Whether they will punish someone or not is a matter for the court. But we will continue to do our job,” the DMP official said.
He added that police will continue arresting terrorists, drug traffickers and extortionists, and sending them to court for legal proceedings.