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Chattogram under security blanket over PM’s visit: CMP Chief


Published : 29 Nov 2022 08:32 PM

Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) Commissioner Krishna Pada Roy said that 7,000 policemen will be deployed around Chattogram city around the public meeting to be held by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the polo ground of the city on December 4.

  After inspecting the rally ground on Tuesday morning, he informed the journalists about this information.  Meanwhile, General Secretary of Awami League AJM Nashir Uddin along with senior officials of CMP.

  CMP Commissioner said, "On the occasion of the Prime Minister's public meeting, we are on high alert and 7 thousand policemen will be deployed not only in the polo ground, but in the entire city as a cover of security."

  He said, meanwhile, our members will be in charge of security in the entire Chattogram city including the polo ground.  1.5 thousand additional police personnel will be deployed outside to strengthen the security issue.

  The Police Commissioner said that the Special Security Force (SSF) is supervising the entire arrangement.  As per their suggestion, there will be police in plain clothes along with uniformed police.  Besides, there will be CCTV cameras and drones.  There will be maximum security throughout the city.  Those who will come to the procession on the day of the rally, where to park their cars will be informed later.

He said, 'There is a school exam on that day.  With that aspect in mind, we will tell the parents that you will come out with time on your hands.  However, if you face any problem, call the national emergency number 999 or the police and we will drive you to the test center.  Said that there is no news or apprehension of sabotage.

  AJM Nashir Uddin, General Secretary of Chattogram Metropolitan Awami League, said, "Our leader, national treasure Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is coming to Chattogram.  Our promotional work is also going on with the expectation that a festive atmosphere will prevail.  We are organizing this together with all the Awami League in the metropolis, north and south district.  Awami League and its affiliates are working together to make the rally a success.  The city is now decorated.

  The rally at the Polo Grounds is expected to be the largest in memory.  All our preparations are done for this.  Public meeting place is also being arranged.  The stage is being built in the shape of a boat.

  From the stage to the polo ground, all the work is nearing completion.  The work of placing the mic is also over.  Hundreds of thousands of people and activists will gather in this rally.  Therefore, we give importance to security.

CCC former mayor said, it is a great joy that our beloved leader will come.  After a long time, Awami League's general meeting is being held at the polo ground.  Bangabandhu's daughter Hon'ble Prime Minister will address here.  So leaders and workers as well as common people are excited.