Don't delay in accepting GDs, FIRs, cases: Home ministry tells police
‘Prompt legal actions must be taken; examination and investigation processes cannot be prolonged’ reads the ministry circular
The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a circular, asking police not to delay in filing general diaries, FIRs or cases.
The Police-3 branch of the Ministry of Home Affairs' Public Security Division issued the circular on Wednesday (21 August) regarding the acceptance of complaints at police stations, according to a press release.
"The Public Security Division has been informed through various complaints and news published in the media that in some cases, some police stations are expressing reluctance or delaying the acceptance of GDs/FIRs/cases," the circular read.
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"In such instances, prompt legal actions must be taken; examination and investigation processes cannot be prolonged," it added.
"The Bangladesh Police is a crucial institution for ensuring public security. This institution will promptly investigate various public complaints and take necessary legal actions to restore its dignity," reads the circular signed by the Senior Secretary of the Public Security Division, Dr Mohammad Abdul Momen.
