DNCC not liable for councillors' misdeeds: Atiqul

The Dhaka North City Corporation will not take responsibility for the wrongdoings of any councillor, Mayor Atiqul Islam has said, reports BSS.

He made the remarks at an event marking Community Policing Day at the Government Titumir College on Saturday.

After a Dhaka South City Corporation councillor was implicated in the illegal casino business, the Rapid Action Battalion arrested two councillors of the DNCC amid the crackdown on corruption and other misdeeds by leaders of the Awami League and its affiliate organisations.

Mayor Atiqul said the misconduct of a few councillors have left him 'disappointed'.

"I don't take or pay any extortion money. The law enforcement will take action against anyone who trafficks drugs, engages in extortion or land-grabbing. DNCC has no say in it. Each individual is accountable for his own actions."