ET Desk: All necessary preparations have been taken so that the upcoming national election can be held in free, fair and festive manner, said Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have necessary training, logistics and equipment and we are fully prepared with our manpower,\u201d he said while talking to reporters after attending the 13th founding anniversary of Bangladesh Police Blood Bank in the city\u2019s Rajarbagh Police Lines.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlready we have taken special plans for tackling pre-election, election-time and post-election situations and we are working as per the directive of the Election Commission after the announcement of election schedule,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Replying to a question, the IGP said \u201cOur intelligence-based operations are being conducted to take action against any kind of sabotage and you all know that sporadic attacks are being carried out in different palces. Police are well prepared to provide necessary support for holding a free election dealing with all sabotage activities.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have not received any list of criminals or illegal arms holders from the EC but we have been directed to arrest them,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The drive against criminals and illegal arms holders will continue, he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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