Acting Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Md Sarwar on Wednesday said law enforcement agencies have taken coordinated steps to prevent the circulation of counterfeit currency at cattle markets in the capital during Eid-ul-Azha.

“Fake currency detection machines will be installed at every cattle market in the capital to check the circulation of counterfeit notes as part of the initiative,” he said.

The acting DMP chief was talking to reporters after inspecting the progress of development work at the Gabtoli Cattle Market and construction of a new road leading to the Gabtoli Bus Terminal.

He also said steps have also planned to ensure smooth traffic management around the Gabtoli Cattle Market.

Sarwar said intelligence surveillance will be strengthened at the cattle markets to check the circulation of fake currency.

Members of the Detective Branch of police and other intelligence agencies will remain active to identify and stop the sources of counterfeit currency in advance and bring those involved to justice, he said.

About the possible risk of conflicts or violence surrounding cattle markets, the acing DMP Commissioner said law enforcement agencies remain on alert. “Coordination with relevant government bodies and city corporations is being ensured for overall management.”

Citing to traffic management as the biggest challenge, he said as the cattle market and the bus terminal are open round the clock, it creates pressure in the Gabtoli area. “To address this, several measures, including construction of a new road, have been taken to maintain normal traffic flow in the area,” he added.

Sarwar also informed that designated loading and unloading points will be set up to ensure discipline in transporting cattle to help ease traffic congestion.

A detailed management plan centring on the Gabtoli Cattle Market will be published soon, he said.