Retirees enlisted to probe uprising violence cases: IGP

FE Team | Published: December 06, 2024 23:39:05

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam has said retired officers will investigate cases nationwide related to violence during the Anti-discrimination Student Movement, reports bdnews24.com.
He also promised not to harass 'innocent accused' in these cases.
The IGP made the remarks while speaking at a press conference at the Police Headquarters in the capital on Thursday, 15 days after taking charge.
Highlighting the formation of 'monitoring and mentoring' committees in eight police ranges to investigate these cases during the July-August movement, he said retired officers will also be involved in their investigation.
Baharul, who retired four years ago, took charge as the new IGP on November 20.
At the press conference, he offered his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the student-public movement and apologised on behalf of the police force.
He wished those injured a speedy recovery.
"During this movement, some police officers broke the law and went to extremes with the help of the fascist government.
"Innocent policemen have also been killed. On behalf of the police force, I express my sincere condolences to the families of each martyr and apologise," he added.
Highlighting the involvement of retired officers in the investigation of the case, the IGP said: "We formed separate mentoring and monitoring committees for these cases according to the divisions (ranges) across the country on Wednesday.
"We have formed eight separate mentoring teams at eight places with senior and experienced, knowledgeable investigators and retired officers who have vast experience.
"Their role is to guide and mentor investigation officers handling those cases at each police station as needed."
Explaining the reason for this step, Baharul said: "The skills of many are actually not up to the mark, which is why we have formed the mentoring teams.
"I believe this will increase the quality of the investigation at least by some extent."
In response to a question about involving students more in traffic work, the IGP said: "We are doing this for a temporary period. However, there is an opportunity - we can take the help of those who are BNCC, cadets or scouts."
"Following such a change, our capacity has faced a challenge. Specifically, we failed to place the right person in the right position," he said.