No information of sabotage; security forces ready to tackle any situation: Home adviser
We're ready to tackle any situation, he says
The law enforcement agencies are ready to tackle any situation on the occasion of the Eid-ul-Fitr, Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said today (30 March).
"We're ready to tackle any situation," he said after visiting the National Eidgah.
Replying to a question, he reiterated that there was no apprehension of sabotage or attack.
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"Any sabotage or conspiracy will be dealt with strictly with the support of the people," he said.
Jahangir said that around 3,500 devotees including many dignitaries will offer prayers at the National Eidgah on the Eid Day.
"Members of the law enforcement agencies have been put on the highest alert surrounding the Eidgah ground," he added.
Responding to a question, the home adviser said that those who fled the country and took shelter in Kolkata are criminals. "If they try to create sabotage by staying in Kolkata, action will be taken against them."
He said all possible measures have been taken to ensure the safety of people's lives and property.
Earlier this morning, Jahangir visited Sadarghat Launch Terminal, Kamlapur Raiway Station to inspect the overall situation there.
