mob-justice
Govt to arrest mobs instantly, on-site: Adviser Mahfuj
Information and Broadcasting Adviser Mahfuj Alam has stated that from now on, anyone involved in whipping up mobs or creating any kind of disorder will be arrested directly from the spot.
He made this statement on Sunday (March 9) during a press briefing at the Ministry of Law’s conference room.
The Adviser mentioned that discussions had taken place in the Chief Adviser's office regarding incidents of violence and harassment against women in various locations.
He added, “The law is blind; it will not consider the criminal's caste, ethnicity, or gender, whether they are male or female. Whoever conducts mob justice—whether religious or non-religious—they will be brought under the law from today onwards.”
Mahfuj Alam also said, “Any place where 'mob justice' incidents have occurred, we will take necessary legal actions or handle matters from our side through proper legal procedures.”
The Information Adviser also said, “Mob justice, robberies, property seizures, and other social issues that have caused instability and anarchy in society will now be met with a zero-tolerance approach.”
He informed that those involved in the Shahbagh incident are under surveillance, saying, “Our intelligence agencies are active in monitoring any disturbances or incidents of mob justice from the past seven to eight months. We have instructed them to take a more proactive approach in keeping everything under surveillance.”
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“From today onwards, we will collect all the information collectively, and any criminal will be arrested on the spot. We will not wait for one more day,” he added.
He also mentioned, “Programs will be organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture to raise awareness against violence and harassment of women and children. Additionally, we are considering monitoring media coverage of issues related to law and order, mob justice, militancy, and other potential issues to ensure they are presented properly in the media.”
“We will sit with the media outlets to discuss how they will focus on these issues. Our ministry will try to reorganize this establishment to ensure the public gets accurate information.”
The Adviser stated, “For the past 6-7 months, there has been a communication war against this government, both within Bangladesh and from India. From now on, we will enter into a counter-communication war.”
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Bangladesh Army says its operations lead to decline in mob justice, extortion
The incidents of mob justice, extortion, theft and murder have come down across the country in the last 50 days since December 28 last year to till February 16 this year compared to previous two months due to the Bangladesh Army’s operations.
“…hotspots for crimes across the country have already been identified and those points are under 24/7 surveillance,” Colonel Staff of Military Operations Directorate at the Army Headquarters Col Md. Shafiqul Islam said this while briefing reporters at Dhaka Cantonment on Monday.
Providing statistics, Col Shafiqul Islam said incidents of extortion, which previously stood at 250, have now dropped to 110; theft cases, which numbered around 850, have fallen to below 600; and murders, which were over 350, have now reduced to 120.
Regarding the recent abduction of several workers in Lama, Bandarban, Colonel Shafiqul Islam confirmed that the army, in collaboration with the police, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Ansar forces, is actively engaged in the rescue operation.
He said that around 20 labourers had been abducted by a miscreants group, which is believed to have demanded ransom for their release.
In response to a question about the Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF), also known as the Bom Party, insurgents in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Colonel Shafiqul Islam stated that the army's patrols had effectively curbed their activities.
He revealed that two Kuki-Chin camps were destroyed in a recent operation and 11 families displaced by the insurgents were safely returned to their homes with the help of the army. Operation against Kuki Chin has been continued, he added.
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When asked about the army's efforts to gain public trust, Colonel Shafiqul Islam stressed that the military always acts impartially and maintains a presence alongside the people. "We have always worked to earn the trust of the people by being neutral and supportive."
During the army-led joint force operations from December 28 last year to February 16 this year, their drives resulted in the seizure of 172 illegal firearms and 527 rounds of ammunition.
During the last one month, joint operations led to the arrest of 334 drug dealers and people involved in narcotics trafficking.
A significant amount of illegal drugs, including Yaba, Phensedyl and illicit alcohol, was also seized in the last one month, he said and added that a total of 2,142 people linked to various crimes were also arrested during the last one month till February 16 this month.
In addition to its law enforcement operations, the army continues to maintain communal harmony, ensure the safety of foreign diplomats and embassies, uphold peace in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, and secure the FDMN camp area in Cox’s Bazar, he added.
2 months ago