Durga Puja: CMP takes strict security measures

Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) Commissioner Md Mahbubur Rahman yesterday said nobody will be allowed to use Durga Puja as an opportunity to create anarchy, ahead of national elections.

He made the remarks while talking to reporters after a meeting with leaders of the Hindu community and city unit of Puja Udjapan Parishad at the CMP headquarters.

Addressing the meeting, Mahbubur said evil forces may try to disrupt communal harmony during Durga Puja.

“Police is prepared to thwart any kind of untoward situation during the festival,” he said, adding that a five-tier security arrangement has been chalked out.

“This year Durga Puja will be celebrated at 255 mandaps across the city, and police will be deployed at the spots from October 15,” he added.

Mahbubur requested Puja Udjapan Parishad leaders to install CCTV cameras and proper lighting at the mandaps.

“CMP is also alert about rumours on social media ahead of the festival,” the commissioner said, adding that its Cyber Security Monitoring Cell is working to scrutinise suspicious IDs.

Additional Commissioner (Crime and Operation) Amena Begum, Additional Commissioner (Traffic) Kusum Dewan, Additional Commissioner (Finance and Administration) Masood-ul-Hasan were present.