999 receives 8,380 election-related calls during election
Under the special plan, 999 provided election-related emergency services through round-the-clock coordination with the Law and Order Coordination Cell formed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, said Mahiul Islam, Additional DIG of the Bangladesh Police and Chief of the National Emergency Service 999.
National Emergency Service 999 received a total of 8,380 phone calls related to the national election as it implemented a special operational plan to ensure a free, fair and peaceful election.
Under the special plan, 999 provided election-related emergency services through round-the-clock coordination with the Law and Order Coordination Cell formed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, said Mahiul Islam, Additional DIG of the Bangladesh Police and Chief of the National Emergency Service 999.
The special operation remained active 24 hours a day from 22 January to 14 February.
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Of the total calls, 3,713 were related to election complaints, including alleged violations of the electoral code of conduct, clashes between rival groups, campaigning during the prohibited period, irregularities at polling centres and other law and order issues.
All complaints were given the highest priority and immediately communicated to the concerned police stations, district and metropolitan police units, as well as Returning Officers and Assistant Returning Officers.
Legal action was taken in line with existing rules.
The remaining 4,667 calls were inquiries seeking information on various election-related matters.
