IGP: Get tough on militancy, drugs

Inspector General of Police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Hoque has instructed fellow officers to take stern measures to prevent militancy and the spread of illegal drugs. The IGP came up with some other directives in a conference at Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) headquarters on Thursday. The conference was attended by police high-ups including DMP Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia. Shahidul Haque also praised police officials for keeping law and order under control during socio-cultural events like Eid, Puja and Pohela Boishakh. He directed to take strict action if any officer involved in non-disciplinary activities. The police chief also ordered to ensure public safety at the cattle markets and the Eid congregations ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. The IGP, at the beginning of the conference, unveiled a book titled “Kormobanton”, written by DMP Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia.