Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali on Thursday warned that persons involved in acts of sabotage will be declared “unwanted” in the capital under existing laws.

He said those orchestrating planned crude bomb attacks and arson on vehicles to create public panic are being identified and brought under the purview of the law.

The commissioner made the remarks while addressing DMP’s monthly crime review meeting at the Bangladesh Police Auditorium in Rajarbagh Police Lines in the city.

He emphasized that police must remain completely neutral and work in the public interest during the upcoming national election, adding that no officer can show weakness or bias toward any political party, ideology or individual.

To ensure public safety and maintain law and order, the DMP chief said police will not hesitate to use maximum legal force against criminals.

 He also instructed field units to intensify patrol activities to prevent crime at the precinct level.

Additional Police Commissioner (Admin) Md Sarwar underscored the need for police personnel to use social media in accordance with government policies and to increase the use of e-documents in daily activities.

Additional Police Commissioner (Crime & Operations) S.N. Md Nazrul Islam stressed swift and effective action after filing cases to ensure suspects are quickly brought under legal procedures.

He also highlighted the need for the highest level of professional integrity and neutrality during the upcoming general election, warning that no one will be allowed to destabilize the law-and-order situation surrounding the verdict of the International Crimes Tribunal.

At the meeting, Joint Police Commissioner (Crime) Md Faruk Hossain presented crime statistics for October 2025, including figures on robbery, theft, burglary, homicide, unnatural deaths, road accidents, violence against women and children, rape, and the recovery of drugs and illegal weapons.

The DMP commissioner also issued various directives to attending officers and later distributed awards to personnel of different ranks in recognition of exemplary performance in crime control, law-and-order maintenance and public safety in October.