United News of Bangladesh

Acting Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Md Sarwar on Saturday said law enforcers will take swift action to prevent criminals from resurfacing in the capital. He said the list of top criminals is being regularly updated as part of ongoing efforts to control crime, he said while speaking at the inauguration of a new police camp at Karwan Bazar in Dhaka. “Unlike before, there are no major top-listed criminals at present. However, their associates or those trying to establish influence in the underworld are under close monitoring,” he said. He said the DMP, along with Detective Branch (DB) and Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit, is working in coordination to maintain law and order in Karwan Bazar area. The newly established police camp is expected to play a key role in controlling extortion and other crimes in the area, he said, adding that police personnel will remain deployed round the clock. Immediate action will be taken based on information provided by local traders and additional force will be deployed if necessary, he said. The DMP official said special drives against extortion and drugs have already been launched in the capital, leading to several arrests. These drives will continue, alongside strengthened covert surveillance across different areas. Replying to a query, he said victims can contact the concerned Assistant Commissioner (AC), Deputy Commissioner (DC), or senior officials of DMP’s crime division if any police station refuses to record a case. He added that any complaint against police will be investigated seriously and necessary action will be taken. Sarwar expressed hope that the ongoing measures will significantly reduce crimes in Dhaka and said the special drives against all forms of crime, including extortion, will be further intensified.