BNP reiterates stance against mob violence, warns 'none above law'
Rizvi criticises inaction of law enforcers preventing such incidents
The BNP has reiterated its opposition to mob violence, with Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi warning that no one is above the law and that taking it into one's own hands is unacceptable.
"The case filed against three former chief election commissioners will proceed according to the law. But no one has the right to take the law into their own hands," he told the media after paying homage to party founder Ziaur Rahman by placing a wreath at his grave, along with the leaders of BNP's newly formed Brahmanbaria district unit committee, today (24 June).
As part of their move to stop such despicable practices, he said BNP has filed a case against those who destroyed democracy, the electoral system, conducted day's votes at night and held a dummy election without ensuring a proper atmosphere for the opposition parties to join the polls.
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Rizvi, however, said their party does not support any unruly activities or incidents of mob justice.
He called upon the interim government to remain alert and take steps to prevent the incidents of mob violence in the country. The BNP leader also criticised the inaction of law enforcers in preventing such incidents.
He said the police stand silently on the court premises when unruly people attack detainees. "How can an accused be attacked there? The responsibility of providing security to the accused lies with the government."
Rizvi questioned whether the police are not properly carrying out their duties. "Are there still cohorts of fascism within the police who want to defame the Professor Muhammad Yunus-led interim government?"
He urged the interim government to address the matter with urgency and take decisive action.
The BNP leader also expressed concern over the spread of Covid-19, as both cases and deaths are gradually increasing.
He called upon the government to take necessary preventative measures, including enforcing social distancing in educational institutions and across society, to contain the outbreak of the deadly virus.
Rizvi said it will be difficult for the government to protect people's lives and control the virus if it fails to take effective and prompt action now.
