Chittagong Metropolitan Police yesterday sought deployment of more Armed Police Battalion personnel at Chittagong Shah Amanat International Airport to beef up its overall security.
At present, the airport has around 100 APBn members stationed, along with police and Border Guard Bangladesh members to avert any kind of untoward situation.
When asked, CMP Additional Deputy Commissioner of Immigration Sheikh Sariful Islam told the Dhaka Tribune: “A proposal to increase security was discussed at an inter-ministerial meeting recently and a letter was sent to the higher authorities seeking 600 more APBn members to ensure security in all areas of the airport.”
The letter was sent six days after the deployment of BGB Dog Squad at one of the key establishments in Chittagong, to avoid any kind of subversive activities.
As per a recent decision of the Home Ministry, overall security at key establishments in port city have been increased by deploying additional police forces, BGB and APBn personnel in the wake of the law and order situation of the country.
Moreover, joint forces has been conducting special drives in the city to apprehend criminals.