Go tough on arsonists
President Abdul Hamid yesterday urged the law enforcement agencies to take stern legal action against those killing people by hurling petrol bombs at vehicles.
"You know the people of Bangladesh love democracy. Having differences of opinion in a democratic society is normal and that's the beauty of democracy. That's why it's important to practice democratic norms and values," he said.
Hamid was addressing police officials at the Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban on the occasion of Annual Police Week-2015.
He said, "But I'm shocked at the way innocent people have been killed recently by hurling petrol bombs at vehicles. The people who are involved in the atrocities are the enemies of democracy, humanity and civilisation."
"I'm urging law enforcement agencies to take stern legal actions against them. At the same time, I'm requesting the people of the country to cooperate with those agencies in this regard," he added.
Mentioning that people are worried over terrorism and militancy in the changing world, Hamid said, “this clique, impediment to peace and prosperity is not limited to any specific area of a country.”
"But it's a matter of hope that Bangladesh Police is playing an important role in curbing militancy. Their role has been praised both in national and international arenas,” he said.
The president also asked the police officials to keep vigil so that no one can raise question over their responsibility and duty.
State Minister for Home Affairs Asaduzzaman Khan, Home Ministry Senior Secretary Mozammel Haque Khan and Inspector General of Police AKM Shahidul Hoque were, among other, present at the programme.
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