Mob Violence: Govt taking action against perpetrators

Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury yesterday said the government was taking legal action against mob violence whenever and wherever it occurred.

He urged citizens to remain calm, emphasising that law enforcement alone could not control every situation.

"Even the police have become victims of attacks. If people become agitated, it creates problems. It is not possible to control everything solely by force," he told reporters after visiting the Tourist Police headquarters.

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The law enforcement agencies are taking necessary measures to prevent further incidents, he added.

"Whenever any incident takes place, legal action is taken immediately. We are working to ensure such occurrences do not happen in the future," he said.

Regarding the recent highway robberies, he said, "We are working to prevent such incidents from happening in the coming days."

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The government has instructed law enforcement agencies in "high-risk" areas to remain vigilant and take preventive measures, he said.

Regarding security measures ahead of Eid, he assured that authorities are taking steps to prevent crimes such as mugging, snatching, and extortion.

"We have implemented measures to ensure public safety during the festive period," he added.