Former police officers demand end to ‘Indian aggression, propaganda’ against Bangladesh
“Harbouring criminals is a crime—this must be understood by the Indian government. Sheikh Hasina must also realise that plotting against Bangladesh from foreign soil will not yield any success. She too will have to face justice,” said former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ashraful Huda
Former police officers have called for an end to Indian aggression and disinformation campaigns against Bangladesh.
The demand was made during a protest rally organised by the Bangladesh Retired Police Officers Welfare Association in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka today (11 December).
Speaking at the rally, former inspector general of police Ashraful Huda said, "In 1971, police personnel were the first to resist the oppressors. As their successors, we, the retired police officers, are ready to sacrifice our lives to protect Bangladesh's sovereignty and independence."
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He added, "Harbouring criminals is a crime — this must be understood by the Indian government. Sheikh Hasina must also realise that plotting against Bangladesh from foreign soil will not yield any success. She too will have to face justice."
The acting president of the Bangladesh Retired Police Officers Welfare Association, former deputy inspector general M Akbar Ali, criticised the role of Indian media, saying, "Bangladesh has seen changes in government before, but India never reacted with such instability. Why is India acting so irrationally now?"
He further said, "We didn't fight the Liberation War to serve India's interests. We envisioned a non-communal Bangladesh through our struggle for independence."
Earlier in the day, the association staged a protest procession at 11:30am from Rajarbagh, passing through Shantinagar, Kakrail, and Segunbagicha before culminating at the National Press Club.
