The Dhaka Metropolitan Police commissioner Md Mainul Hasan said that recording a case at a police station did not automatically necessitate the immediate arrest of the accused named in the FIR.
He emphasised that arrests would be made based on the findings of thorough investigations.
He also announced that cases would be filed concerning recent incidents in Dhaka, including killings of police officials, arson attack on police stations, and looting of firearms.
These remarks were made during a meeting with members of the executive committee of the Bangladesh Crime Reporters Association at the DMP headquarters Sunday morning.
鈥楥riminal events never expire,鈥� the DMP chief asserted, adding, 鈥楾here will be cases filed for the killing of police officers and the looting at the police stations.鈥�
Addressing concerns about cases filed en masse and the inclusion of journalists鈥� names in FIRs, Mainul clarified that just because a name appeared in the FIR did not mean an immediate arrest was warranted.
鈥榃e will proceed with collective investigations before taking any action. Instructions have been issued accordingly, and all cases will be addressed based on thorough investigations.鈥�
He also revealed that 177 police vehicles were damaged during the recent unrest, along with significant damage to various facilities.
鈥楻estoration efforts are underway, and all police stations will resume normal operations within a couple of weeks.鈥�
Speaking on traffic management, the DMP chief noted improvements, with traffic police now working late into the night.
He expressed optimism that the situation would continue to improve gradually. Furthermore, the police were intensifying efforts to prevent muggings, with patrols and checkpoints already in operation.
The DMP commissioner highlighted ongoing efforts to boost police morale, acknowledging the challenges posed by public demonstrations and blockades, which have caused significant traffic disruptions.
He mentioned that police were working to address the issue of battery-operated rickshaws encroaching on main roads and were making efforts to clear streets and sidewalks of hawkers.
鈥楾he police are gradually returning to their regular duties,鈥� he added.
He also mentioned ongoing operations to recover illegal firearms and apprehend criminals, with plans to intensify efforts in the coming days.
The meeting was attended by the CRAB president Kamruzzaman Khan, general secretary Sirajul Islam, members of the executive committee and senior DMP officials.
