Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Habibur Rahman has said legal action will be taken against anyone who violates curfew laws, urging the residents of Dhaka not to leave their homes without valid reasons during the curfew hours.
The commissioner made these statements during a press conference at the DMP Media Center at 10:30pm on Sunday.
“Our actions will be directed against saboteurs, terrorists, arsonists and those who attack the police. We will not offer any leniency to these individuals. We are compelled to apply the full extent of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police Act against them.”
The DMP chief also noted that the government has shown compassion by releasing detained students.
However, he accused the opposition BNP-Jamaat faction of using students as shields and engaging in severe acts of sabotage and arson since Saturday, causing widespread damage across the country.
“Our measures are not aimed at any student involved in the movement. Since the beginning of the quota reform movement, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police has been carrying out its duties with utmost professionalism and patience. We have made every effort to ensure the safety of the general public and to prevent any deterioration in law and order.”
The commissioner urged everyone to respect the law and refrain from any destructive activities during this period.
