Dhaka:Police Headquarters has issued a directive to field-level police officials to identify and take strict action against the godfathers involved in drug-related activities and juvenile gangs.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the directive was communicated during the monthly crime review meeting for September 2026 at Police Headquarters. Additional Inspector General of Police (Crime and Operations) Md Saiedur Rahman emphasized the zero-tolerance policy of the Bangladesh Police towards drugs and juvenile gangs. He instructed the officials to enhance the police image through honesty and professionalism and to treat the public humanely.
The Additional IGP also addressed the importance of recording robbery cases promptly and ensuring thorough investigations to bring offenders to justice. He stressed close supervision of rape case investigations to improve conviction rates and called for increased efficiency in case disposal. Additionally, Saiedur Rahman advocated for community and beat policing by involving reputable individuals in society.
During the meeting, he extended gratitude to the police personnel for ensuring the safe celebration of the Sharadiya Durga Puja. The virtual meeting was attended by metropolitan police commissioners, range deputy inspectors general (DIGs), district superintendents of police, DIG (Crime Management) Mohammad Abu Sufian, and other officials. It reviewed the crime situation in September 2026, discussing various incidents and crime statistics.