“No rise in militancy across country since interim govt took office”

Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said there has been no rise in militancy since the interim government took office, so there is no cause for concern over the issue.

The adviser said this while addressing reporters during his visit in various police stations in Dhaka including Khilkhet, Badda, and Vatara, on Wednesday (April 2).

He said, "The government is investigating the matter with utmost seriousness so that no innocent person faces punishment for killing during the anti-discrimination movement. A separate investigation committee has been formed along with the police investigation. No culprit will be spared."

We are receiving information that many of those named in the case but not involved were outside the country. That is why the interim government is taking the matter seriously, he said.

Law enforcement agencies, in addition to ensuring the safety of people's lives and property, are keeping a vigilant eye so that no radical extremist group can rise, the adviser added.