DHAKA, Oct 10, 2018 (BSS) – Police, RAB and other law enforcement agencies
have taken up extra security measures in and around the capital prior to the
verdict of August 21 grenade attack case.
Extra security members have been deployed, setting up checkpoints in
different areas. Police started controlling movements of the people in
Nazimuddin Road area, where Dhaka 1st Speedy Trial Tribunal is situated and
scheduled to pronounce the judgment today.
All the people, including journalists trying to enter the area, are being
checked accordingly.
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Md Asaduzzamman Miah today
said his force is ready to ensure security of the people marking the verdict,
and have deployed adequate number of policemen in the capital.
“We are always ready to protect the people. Police would not let the
saboteurs any scope to carry out crimes. We would make them to face justice
under conventional law. We have taken all security measures,” he said while
briefing newsmen in front of the court.
The DMP boss said there are no security threats ahead of the verdict, but
his force is ready to tackle any untoward situation.