4-tier security measures centering Eid in Chattogram : CMP Commissioner

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BSS, Chattogram :
 Mahabubur Rahman, Commissioner of Chatogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) said a four-tier security measures has been taken in the Port city and its adjacent areas centering the Eid-ul-Azha.
The security measures were taken a day before Eid, which will remain effective until the city returns to its normalcy after the festival, he added.
“We have taken all possible measures to ensure security for peaceful celebration of the Eid,” Mahabubur Rahman said after visiting preparations of Jamiutal Falah Maidan, the main Eidgah of port city.
The law enforcers have planned special security measures at the Eidgahs for a jubilant Eid celebration. RAB, police and different intelligence agencies, both in uniform and plain clothes are active at different strategic points in the city including bus terminals, railway station, river-ports, launch and ferry ghats, to prevent any troublesome situation before and after Eid, the CMP commissioner said.
“They are also monitoring buses, launches, trains, auto-rickshaws, cars, microbuses and other vehicles at all the strategic intersections in the city and its adjoining districts to prevent crimes,” Mahbub added.
Besides, CMP has set up nearly 120 Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras at different strategic points to monitor the security.
The CMP Commissioner said all the police stations under CMP have been given instruction to ensure extra security measures at all the celebration points including the Eid congregations.
Besides deployment of additional three thousand forces, detective vigilance has been intensified at all the market points and shopping malls, he said. Chittagong district police has taken extra security measures in 15 upazila head quarters from the previous day of Eid and that will continue for the following three days. RAB-7 has taken all-out security measures to prevent any unpleasant circumstances during the festival.
Several mobile teams are patrolling the city and vulnerable areas to maintain law and order. Law enforcers particularly RAB are monitoring on the highways for safe and sound journey of homebound people, the source added.
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