Police launches android app for militancy reporting

A new mobile application, Hello CT was launched yesterday that lets people inform the police when they suspect militant activities. Hello CT has been launched as an android application but it will available soon at the apple store. Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal inaugurated the launch of the app that was developed by the Counter Terrorism & Transnational Crime unit of Bangladesh Police. The police previously had no such service available that would enable people to file complaints or inform the police about militancy. Additional Deputy Commissioner Sanowar Hossain as the keynote speaker said: “Previously our police department had to wok on sporadic information on crimes previously. Now, we are keen on working in a more organised manner and this app is being introduced as part our effort in dealing with militancy in a more organised way.” With this app, anyone can contact the police if they notice anything suspicious that they believe to be linked with militancy. The identity of the people who will assist the police in fighting militancy by providing information will be kept confidential, if they wish to stay anonymous. With this app, the user can send information and photographs to the police. Inspector General of Police AKM Shahidul Haque, Md Assaduzzaman Mia, and Additional Commissioner Sheikh Md Maruf Hasan of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police were present during the launch.