Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Detective Branch (DB) chief Additional Commissioner Mohammad Harunor Rashid has indicated that the protesting students could be influenced by external forces.
He also mentioned that attempts are underway to divert the incident to another direction.
The DB chief said this in response to journalists' questions at his office on Minto Road on Saturday afternoon.
He said: "Quota systems exist not only in Bangladesh but in many countries. Some individuals and students have been protesting against the quota system on the streets."
Quota reinstatement: Case filed against protesters at Shahbagh police station“Meanwhile, the Supreme Court's Appellate Division has issued a one-month status quo on the High Court's decision regarding the quota system in government jobs. The Supreme Court is the ultimate place of trust for everyone. Everyone should abide by the court's directives," he added.
He said: "For the past few days, students have been obstructing public movement by blocking various roads instead of attending classes. They have even vandalized cars in several places, and a case has been filed."
"If anyone thinks they will not follow the court or the police, then our law enforcement agencies will take necessary actions. If the protesters cause harm to people and property, block roads, and disrupt normal public movement, the law enforcement agencies will take appropriate measures," he added.
When asked whether someone else might be instigating the protesting students, Harun replied: "DB teams and police are working to determine if there are any infiltrators in the movement or if attempts are being made to divert the issue."
“If someone disregards the High Court's directives and blocks roads in the name of protests, attacking cars and throwing stones, we can assume that infiltrators are behind these actions," he added.
