Ctg police disperse public gatherings
Police in different areas of port city have started taking action against people who are roaming around without any valid reason, as part of precautionary steps to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Apart from that, Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) issued a circular to the city's mosques, asking them to raise awareness through loudspeakers before every azan.
After dividing into small teams, Kotwali police were seen dispersing public gatherings in Jamal Khan, New Market, CRB and Andarkilla areas yesterday noon.
Wearing masks, gloves and protective gear, and armed with sticks, officers admonished those who ignored the "stay home" government order and roamed around without valid reasons.
Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md Mohsin of Kotwali Police Station said, "We're trying to keep everyone indoors and dispersing those who are ignoring the government order."
"If they don't listen, we'll force them to comply with the order," he added.
Earlier on Tuesday night, police locked down a flat and building in the city's Chandgaon and Bakalia areas, after a woman who recently returned from Saudi Arabia contracted Covid-19. The woman's family members resided in those areas and visited her house frequently.
Amid growing concerns, CMP Commissioner Mahbubur Rahman issued a notice, asking mosques to use their loudspeakers to make residents aware of precautionary measures.
Additional Deputy Commissioner (Public Relation) Abu Bakar Siddique confirmed the matter.