Law Enforcers Beef Up Security in Dhaka Ahead of Eid

As the situation of the coronavirus or Covid-19 pandemic crisis has become almost normal, the number of people leaving the capital Dhaka to celebrate Eid with their family has increased. 73 lakh people have left Dhaka in the last four days.

In such a condition, the capital's streets are generally deserted. The number of cars on the road is rather modest. Furthermore, the number of people present is really low.

According to law enforcement sources, using this opportunity, the law enforcement agencies have beefed up surveillance in the capital to prevent criminal activities including snatching, theft and sexual harassment.

Important roads of the capital are being monitored round-the-clock by DMP from CCTV. If anyone sees abnormal movement, they will have to face interrogation and action will be taken.

DMP Commissioner Moha. Shafiqul Islam said 2,500 police personnel would be deployed across the capital at night during the Eid holiday. If any abnormal movement is caught on CCTV at this time, he or she will also be questioned.

Checkpoints have been installed at the gates to each district, including the capital. These checkpoints will try to prevent vehicles from speeding through empty Dhaka.

In addition, the mobile court's operations will continue on Eid. While visiting entertainment centers, parks, and zoos during the Eid holidays, members of the law enforcement agencies will be on round-the-clock patrol to ensure that no one is harassed or falls into the clutches of the unconscious party (Oggan party, a criminal ring) and malam party.

Law enforcement says the mobile court will take effective action as soon as allegations of harassment, extra fare and sexual harassment are received. The hotline (01777720029) has been launched to receive such complaints.

RAB Director General Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun said that an “adequate number of drones” would be deployed to deal with any situation and intelligence surveillance in white-clad uniforms would be increased. Helicopters have also been kept ready. A total of 15 battalions of RAB will be deployed across the country including the capital.

Besides, security has been beefed up at various Eidgahs and mosques. In a word, the capital has been covered with a security cordon centering on Eid.