No security threat ahead of Durga puja: IGP

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Mainul Islam said there is no threat of any militant attack ahead of Durga Puja.

“Ahead of Durga Puja, security has been significantly beefed up across nearly 31,500 puja mandaps nationwide,” he said while responding to a query of journalists after visiting Dhakeshwari Temple in the capital on Monday (October 7).

The IGP said that members of Ansar and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) will be on 24-hour duty at each mandap to ensure a safe and peaceful celebration.

He also warned against potential disruptions, particularly on social media, where increased cyber monitoring will be in place to prevent the spread of misinformation. 

“There is no room for disorder. We will take immediate action against anyone involved in subversive activities,” he stressed.

To further enhance security, police control rooms have been set up in every district and upazila, allowing citizens to report incidents or concerns at any time during the festivities.