Law enforcers won't allow anarchy over Khaleda verdict: DMP

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Md Asaduzzaman Mia said on Sunday about 200 people were arrested so far in three cases filed with Shahbagh and Ramna police stations in connection with the attack on police as well as snatching of two people from prison van in front of the gate of High Court Mazar, reports UNB.

The DMP commissioner revealed it replying to a question of a reporter after inspecting the overall security of the ongoing Ekushey book fair in the capital on Sunday afternoon.

The top officer of the DMP said police will be in a strict position to protect people's security and maintain order in the capital.

He said all-out preparations have been taken to maintain the law and order in the capital on February 8, day scheduled for pronunciation of verdict in a graft case filed against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia. DMP Commissioner added that all the DMP units, including Detective Branch and Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit, have been working in coordination.

He denied conducting any 'mass arrest' claiming that police has been arresting people as part of its daily routine.