Massive operation against drug, extortion after Durga Puja: IGP

Issuing a warning against robbery, drug and extortion, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Moinul Islam today said that massive operations will be launched across the country after the Durga puja, reports BSS.

He made the remarks in a media query after visiting Durga Puja Mandap at Ramakrishna Math and Mission in the capital this afternoon.

The IGP said that Durga Puja will end tomorrow with immersion of idols and special security arrangements have been made for it.

About city's traffic management, he also said that the traffic division will also conduct drives to bring traffic management under control.

The IGP said that Durga Puja is being celebrated in more than 32,000 mandaps across the country, adding that, "Special security measures have been taken to ensure this puja celebration peacefully. Around 2.25 lakh Ansars were deployed in mandaps across the country, while 75,000 policemen directly engaged to ensure security. Besides, armed forces were also deployed."