Jumbangla Desk: Bangladesh Police has taken adequate security measures to celebrate the autumn Durga Puja in a safe, peaceful and festive environment. Besides, Bangladesh Police requests the following safety advice to the pilgrims.
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Police Headquarters AIG (Media and Public Relations) Inamul Haque Sagar informed the matter in a press release sent to the media on Sunday (September 6).
Be careful that no person or group can destroy religious harmony and social peace by creating any unsubstantiated incident or rumor or spreading misleading information through social media such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or blogs etc. and mobile phones. Inform the police immediately if such a situation arises.
Provide separate entrance and exit for male and female visitors to the shrine. Avoid entering the pujamandap with any bag, bag or potla. Install CCTV cameras and fire extinguishers in the pavilion. Establish archway gates at important shrines.
Provide adequate lighting in pujamandap and idol place and if possible have standby generator or Hazak lights. Avoid bursting firecrackers and crackers during puja. Recruit volunteers for worship hall security. Volunteers will be provided with separate uniforms, visible identity cards and armed bands written 'Volunteer'. Use the designated route of the procession during idol worship.
Contact for police assistance if needed - Police Headquarters Control Room: 0223380661, 0223381967, 01320001299, 01320001300; Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Control Room: 02223355500, 01817602050; Dhakeswari Mandir Central Control Room: 9611353, 01705505529; Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Control Room: 01777720029; Fire Service Central Control Room: 02223355555, 01713038181, 01713038182, 01730336699. Collect numbers from Bangladesh Police website (www.police.gov.bd) to contact District Superintendent of Police and Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Police Station.
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Call National Emergency Service-999 (Toll Free) for any emergency 24 hours a day for police, ambulance and fire services.
Bangladesh Police is committed to maintaining law and order in the country and providing security to the lives and property of the people.
