FE REPORT
Arrest the people responsible for attempting to suppress last year's July movement, DIG Rezaul Karim Mallick directed police station officers-in-charge of the Dhaka range on Sunday.
The newly appointed deputy inspector general (DIG) of Police for Dhaka Range also said someone will be arrested only when specific allegations have been proven against them during investigations.
He warned that no form of injustice, corruption, or abuse of power would be tolerated in Dhaka range.
"There will be zero tolerance for bribery, transfer business, extortion, terrorism, or any subversive activities by banned organisations or collaborators of the deposed regime. The Dhaka Range Police is fully capable of dealing with such threats," he told the media at his office in Segunbagicha in the capital.
He instructed the field-level officers to remain vigilant about any unlawful activities by banned outfits.
"Any activity by a banned organisation must not take place in your jurisdiction. Those responsible for the repression during the anti-discrimination student movement must be arrested if found guilty," he continued.
DIG Mallick also announced the upcoming launch of a mobile app titled: Talk to DIG.
He said that the mobile app will allow citizens to report crimes or seek help directly.
He assured that the identity of informants would be kept confidential.
He said that police stations under Dhaka range must become the first responders in any public crisis.
"As long as I serve as DIG, I will uphold justice, professionalism, and integrity," he vowed.
"No police personnel, including SPs and OCs, will be spared if found involved in unethical or unprofessional conduct," he said with a note of warning.
Mr Rezaul Karim Mallick further said that complaint boxes will be installed at all police stations, outposts, circle offices, SP offices, and the DIG's own office.
"If any service is denied, citizens can lodge a complaint, and I will take immediate action," he maintained.
Mr Rezaul Karim Mallick officially took the responsibility as DIG of Dhaka Range on May 8.
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