The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Noor Mohammad yesterday said there is no possibility of any subversive attack by Islamic militants on the eve of the Victory Day today.

"But we do not rule out such likelihood," he told reporters when asked whether there was any apprehension of subversive attacks in the country.

He was talking to reporters following the Annual General Meeting of Bangladesh Retired Police Officers Welfare Association at Rajarbagh Police Telecom Auditorium in the city. The IGP said sufficient

number of law enforcers, including police and RAB would keep strict vigil on law and order during different programmes of the Victory Day.

"Police, RAB and other law enforcers will keep close watch during the Victory Day and Eid-ul-Azha programmes across the country," he said.

Noor Mohammad said the law enforcing agencies have the necessary preparation to make Victory Day and Holy Eid-ul-Azha programmes a success.

Earlier, addressing the meeting of the welfare association as chief guest IGP Noor Mohammad said police should not be the cause of people's discomfiture.

"The policeman should remember that people seek help of police when they face troubles. You (police) should perform your responsibilities positively to regain the departments lost image," he said.

Presided over by former IGP and president of the organisation, ABMG Kibria, the meeting was also addressed, among others, by former IGPs Dr Enamul Haque, SM Khaleque and Modabbir Hossain and DMP Commissioner Nayeem Ahmed.

Officer-in-Charge (O/C) of Sundarganj Police Station in Gaibandha district Abu Jafar and Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Chuadanga Sadar Police Station Rabiul Islam were given SM Ahsan Memorial Award at the function for their outstanding performances.