Newly-appointed Inspector General of Police\u00a0(IGP) Md. Ali Hossain Fakir has instructed field-level police officers across\u00a0the country to adopt a zero tolerance policy against extortion, robbery and\u00a0drug-related crimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The directive was issued during an online exchange of views with police\u00a0superintendents of all districts held from Police Headquarters today, said a\u00a0press release of Police Headquarters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing the meeting, the IGP stressed that extortion and robbery,\u00a0particularly on highways, must be stopped immediately.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He directed both the highway police and district police to intensify their\u00a0patrols and surveillance activities to ensure safety on major roads across\u00a0the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Highlighting the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, the police chief ordered law\u00a0enforcement agencies to ensure safe and smooth travel for homebound\u00a0passengers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He emphasized the need for effective measures to prevent traffic congestion\u00a0during the festive rush and to guarantee that people can reach their\u00a0destinations safely and return without hassle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The IGP also underscored the importance of improving public service at police\u00a0stations.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He instructed officers to treat service seekers with respect and\u00a0professionalism so that citizens leave police stations satisfied.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"People who come to police stations for services should be treated in a way\u00a0that they can return with a smile,\" IGP Ali Hossain Fakir said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He further directed that innocent individuals must not be harassed under any\u00a0circumstances.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Efforts should be made to strengthen public trust and enhance the image of\u00a0Bangladesh Police through responsible and people-friendly policing, he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Calling for unity and professionalism, the IGP urged district police\u00a0superintendents to work together to build a safe Bangladesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additional Inspectors General and other senior officials of Police\u00a0Headquarters were present during the virtual meeting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Newly-appointed Inspector General of Police\u00a0(IGP) Md. Ali Hossain Fakir has instructed field-level police officers across\u00a0the country to adopt a zero tolerance policy against extortion, robbery and\u00a0drug-related crimes. The directive was issued during an online exchange of views with police\u00a0superintendents of all districts held from Police Headquarters today, said a\u00a0press release of Police Headquarters. Addressing the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":32730,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,93],"tags":[54],"class_list":["post-32729","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bangladesh","category-nationwide","tag-54"],"yoast_head":"\n