Law enforcers open fire in self-defence
Inspector General of Police AKM Shahidul Hoque yesterday claimed that law enforcers open fire during “shootouts” in self-defence.
“Everyone has the right to protect himself. There were incidents that police teams went on operations and came under attack,” he told journalists after a meeting with top Rab officials at its headquarters in the capital.
On the allegation of killing innocent people during “shootouts”, the IGP said such allegations would be probed.
He said the banned militant outfit Hizb-ut-Tahrir was not a threat for the country. “Yet all the law enforcement agencies are aware and prepared.”
His comments came in the wake of recent international media reports that Hizb-ut-Tahrir may become a more dangerous terrorist group than the Islamic State.
On tackling violence during the ongoing blockade enforced by the BNP-led 20-party alliance, the police boss said the law enforcement agencies had been directed to show zero tolerance and work with full commitment against criminals.
He said a temporary ban on plying of vehicles on highways after 9:00pm was imposed after a meeting with transport owners and other bodies concerned, but the owners could resume overnight operation if they wanted.
Around 54,000 vehicles ran across the country in the last 24 hours, he said.
Asked why on-duty traffic police are wearing bullet-proof jackets nowadays, the IGP said police put on the necessary uniform whenever needed.
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