Dhaka: Dhaka Metropolitan Police will follow a ‘zero tolerance’ policy against extortion, mugging, drugs, juvenile gangs, online gambling, and cyber fraud in the capital, newly appointed DMP Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed said on Wednesday. The remark came at a ‘Meet the Press’ programme held at the DMP media centre in the capital. He also warned that no offender would be spared on the basis of political or social identity.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the commissioner addressed the challenges of maintaining law and order in a city of nearly 30 million people, noting that crimes such as mugging, drugs, extortion, juvenile gangs, online gambling, cyber fraud, and hacking have become major concerns in Dhaka. To tackle these issues, DMP launched a special drive from May 1, and its cyber unit is being further strengthened to prevent cybercrimes. He mentioned that the digital forensic lab established at the Detective Branch (DB) office is expected to assist in investigations.
On the topic of traffic congestion in the capital, the DMP commissioner stated that several initiatives have been undertaken to modernise traffic management through technology. AI-based cameras have been installed at important road intersections, and an e-prosecution system has been introduced based on video footage. Additionally, citizens can now file General Diaries (GDs) online, and services such as ‘Hello DMP’ have been launched.
The DMP commissioner announced that special security measures would be implemented across the capital ahead of Eid al-Azha. Additional police personnel will be deployed at cattle markets, Eid congregations, shopping malls, and residential areas. Security has already been tightened at bus terminals, railway stations, and launch terminals. Action will also be taken against overcharging passengers and carrying excess passengers during the Eid rush.
The DMP commissioner urged citizens to seek police assistance while carrying large sums of money and stated that DB and local police stations have been kept on maximum alert to prevent crimes by organised gangs, including drugging gangs, muggers, and counterfeit currency syndicates during the Eid period. He encouraged people to promptly inform police about any criminal activity and contact the national emergency service 999 when necessary.
Urging the media to play a constructive role, he called on journalists to not only criticize the police but also highlight their positive work so that city residents become more aware.