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US Visa policy won't harm police image: IGP

FE REPORT | Tuesday, 26 September 2023


The US Visa Restriction Policy would not be a cause for image crisis of police, said Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun on Monday in the capital.
"I think, the US visa policy won't harm the image of police," he said while talking to reporters after attending a seminar at Tourist Police headquarters in the city's Paltan area.
Replying to a question about their role during election, the police boss said the Election Commission (EC) has the responsibility to arrange the election and police will accomplish their responsibility as entrusted by the EC during the election.
"We firmly believe that police can perform their duties properly during the next general election as police have taken some plan to seize illegal arms ahead of the election," said the IGP.
"The law and order situation is now totally under control", he warned.
Talking about possessing illegal arms, the police chief said the drive against illegal arms holders will be conducted, he said.