Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has warned that no safe sanctuary for criminals will be allowed in the country, vowing strict action against such groups.
Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday at the NCCom Building of Police Headquarters, he said recent attacks on RAB and police personnel in areas including Jangal Salimpur in Chittagong had been taken “very seriously,” with ongoing operations already underway.
“The incidents involving attacks on RAB and police in Jangal Salimpur and other areas have been closely examined. Measures are being taken, and the results will soon be visible,” he said, adding that those involved had shown “audacity and defiance,” which would be dealt with firmly.
The Home Minister said a joint operation is continuing following an attack on a RAB camp in Jangal Salimpur.
“No matter how much trouble they try to create, we will resist and control them,” he added.
He also remarked that over the past 17 years there had been a breakdown of law and order, describing it as a “wave of criminalization,” and said Jangal Salimpur had effectively become “a state within a state,” which has now been brought under control by law enforcement agencies.
He said that during recent joint operations, a significant amount of illegal arms had been recovered and listed criminals arrested. He further noted that plans are underway for development projects in the area, including a police academy, RAB academy, sports complex, and the proposed Chittagong District Jail.
“The criminals are trying to regain their old positions, but their aggressive behaviour will be dealt with firmly,” he said, adding that while he could not disclose the full operational plan, the rule of law would be firmly established.
Reiterating a zero-tolerance stance, he said: “There will be no space for criminals, drug dealers, or extortionists in the country. We will ensure this.”
On border firing incidents, he said such matters are usually resolved through flag meetings between border forces, adding that isolated exchanges of fire are considered routine and are handled through dialogue without escalation at the national level.