DHAKA, Oct 2, 2018 (BSS) – Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has taken
tight security measures in and around of all the 230 puja mandaps in the
capital for peaceful celebration of Durga Puja.
The largest religious festival of the Hindu community will be held from
October 15 to 19.
“All possible security measures, including intelligence vigilance, have
been taken in and around all the 230 puja mandaps in the city for peaceful
celebration of Durga Puja,” said DMP Commissioner Asaduzzaman Miah said while
speaking at a coordination meeting on security arrangement at DMP
headquarters here today.
There is no specific security threat ahead of the Durga Puja, he said,
adding that all the puja mandaps have been brought under the CCTV
surveillance.
“None would be allowed entering the mandaps without search for making
the security arrangement foolproof.”
The DMP chief urged all to remain alert against any rumour in social
media. “Tough action will be taken against the people who will be involved in
spreading rumours,” he warned.
He asked all the puja celebration committees to take every necessary
measure to ease sufferings of people.
Senior officials of police were present at the meeting.