The West Bengal Police Special Task Force have arrested the prime accused, Faisal, and an alleged associate from the border area of Bongaon in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Dhaka Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir today said diplomatic efforts are under way to bring back two suspects arrested in India in connection with the killing of former Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi.
Speaking at a press conference at the Police Headquarters Media Centre in Dhaka, the newly appointed police chief said the Bangladesg Ministry of Foreign Affairs was working to repatriate the two accused,Faisal Karim Masud and Alamgir Hossain,to Bangladesh soon.
Replying to a question about the arrest of the suspects in India and the steps taken to return them, the IGP said diplomatic channels were being used to repatriate the suspects. They would be brought back shortly, he added.
Faisal, 37, is a resident of Patuakhali, and Alamgir, 34, is from Dhaka, according to sources.
Responding to another question on political patrons of teen gangs in Bangladesh, Fakir said it is not the responsibility of police to control political parties, but anyone involved in criminal activity will face legal action.
“Political parties are the main driving force in the country’s politics. They decide in parliament where the country will go, how the police will function, and how society will operate,” he said.
“Can you take action against your father?” he asked, explaining that controlling political parties is not the duty of the police.
“If they engage in criminal activities or break the law, we will bring them under the law,” he added.
The IGP said law enforcement agencies have already prepared a list of terrorists and listed criminals and will soon launch operations against them.
Speaking about mob violence, he said police have plans to tackle such incidents and have already taken action in several cases.
According to him, many people involved in mob attacks are linked to drugs, looting and other crimes.
He said some groups exploit chaotic situations to carry out assaults and theft, while others help spread violence more widely. Police are preparing a list of those responsible for such acts.
At the same time, he warned citizens not to take the law into their own hands. Fakir said police will uphold the rule of law and ensure justice, adding that banned organisations or other groups will not be allowed to create disorder on the streets under any pretext.
Ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, the police chief said steps have already been taken to ensure safe travel for home-bound people on roads, highways, waterways and railways.
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