CTTC says probing militant attack threat on key installations, urges calm

The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of the police has said it is probing intelligence warnings of possible militant attacks on key installations, including Parliament, while urging the public to remain calm.

"We have received this information and CTTC cyber intelligence is working on it," CTTC Joint Commissioner Munshi Shahabuddin said during a press briefing today (25 April) at the DMP Media Centre.

However, he did not provide any information about identifying any specific organisation or group behind the threat.

Seeking to reassure the public, he said there is no reason to panic. "We are working and we will be able to face it."

When asked about strengthening security at important state installations, he said such matters fall under security planning and are not to be disclosed.

On whether those planning the attacks have been identified, he said, "We are working on it. So I think the time has not come to comment."

Responding to a question about arrests of armed forces members, Shahabuddin said he does not have specific information at the moment.

During the previous interim government, former DMP commissioner SM Sazzat Ali drew attention for saying there were no militants in the country and that militant incidents were staged during the Awami League period.

Asked about that statement and whether militants exist in the country, Shahabuddin said, "We are working on it. If we find them, we will definitely take action."

Meanwhile, Police Headquarters late last week issued an intelligence alert warning of possible attacks by members of a banned militant group targeting key state and public installations, including Parliament.

The alert, circulated on Thursday (23 April), said intelligence indicated that individuals linked to the banned group were in regular contact and may be planning coordinated attacks on sensitive locations.

It added that potential targets include parliament, police and military installations, places of worship, entertainment venues, and other critical infrastructure, and instructed heightened surveillance and security measures.