Staff Reporter:
Bangladesh Police has issued a security advisory for all concerned, including worshipers, to ensure safe and peaceful celebrations of Durga Puja, the largest religious festival of the Hindu community.
The Police Headquarters (PHQ) in a statement yesterday asked authorities to take measures to defuse tension arising from rumors circulating on social media.
It also advised taking time to verify the truth, as many reported incidents are ultimately proven to be false.
The PHQ urged authorities to arrange separate entry and exit routes for male and female visitors arriving at the puja mandaps.
It recommended that visitors refrain from carrying any bag, pouch, or anything suspicious into the man-daps.
The PHQ also suggested installing CCTV cameras and fire extinguishers in the puja mandaps and at archway gates of important mandaps.
During the immersion of idols, all concerned were requested to use the designated procession routes.
For police assistance, if necessary, contacts the Police Headquarters Control Room 02223380661, 02223381967, 01320001299, 01320001300;
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Control Room 02223355500, 01817602050; Contact Dhakeshwari Mandir Central Control Room 029611353, 01705505529; Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Control Room 01777720029; Fire Service Central Control Room 02223355555, 01713038181, 01713038182, 01730336699.
To contact the District Police Superintendent and the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of the police station, the numbers can be collected from the Bangladesh Police website (www.police.gov.bd).
For any need, call the national emergency service number 999 (toll free) for 24-hour police, ambulance and fire service services, it added.
