Law enforcers on alert

Law enforcers are looking into the possible connection of ISIS behind the explosion of a cocktail bomb in the Gulistan area, in which three policemen were injured on Monday. SITE Intelligence Group, a militant activity watchdog, already uploaded a news item in their website, where it claimed ISIS was behind the Monday’s attack in Dhaka.

On the same day, two ‘militants’ had blown themselves up at Basila on the outskirts of the capital when the RAB cordoned off a tin-shed house in which they were hiding.

These sudden militant activities in Dhaka have put the law enforcers on alert. Vigilance across the country, especially in the capital, has already been stepped up in the wake of Easter Day bombings in Sri Lanka, which claimed more than 250 lives.

Earlier, on Monday, three, including two traffic police constables, were injured after unknown miscreants hurled cocktails on a police patrol team in front of Gulistan subway in the city. The injured are traffic constables Nazrul (45) and Liton (42), and community policeman Ashik (28).

While visiting Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) to see the wounded cops, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia told reporters that the authorities were looking into the involvement of “any foreign militant groups” behind the Gulistan attack.

“The improvised bomb that went off in Gulistan is unlike the ones we usually see. Our bomb disposal and counter-terrorism officers have already inspected the scene of the blast. We have checked the nature of the survivors’ injuries. Necessary evidence has been collected as well. We are in the process of analysing them,” he added.

When asked about any foreign militant groups’ involvement in the blast, Asaduzzaman Mia said: “Our counter-terrorism and anti-terrorism experts are looking into the matter. We don’t know if ISIS is indeed involved with the incident. We’re investigating into foreign militants’ links. It is possible that other nefarious parties are involved and they are making an issue out of this. Our cyber crime unit is working to get confirmation regarding the matter.”

“We’ve destroyed the militant network in the country after the Holey Artisan café attack in 2016. We’re working to curb extremism,” he added.

Adequate plainclothes police personnel and other intelligence officials have already been deployed throughout the capital to avert any untoward incidents, he added.

Meanwhile, home minister Asaduzzaman Khan said the law enforcement agencies

are on high alert and vigilant to deal with

extremists and militants with an iron hand. “Law enforcers have destroyed the militant dens and networks across the country. Now, the now police and intelligence agencies are on high alert in dealing with any untoward situation,” he added.

At his office yesterday, Asaduzzaman Khan told reporters that  if law enforcers get any information about any militants or subversive activities, stringent action will be taken.

He, however, stressed the need for forging a collective resistance of all against extremism as it has become a global problem hindering peace, prosperity and development.

The minister also said that law enforcers have intensified their operations and vigilance across the country.

Meanwhile, on Monday, speaking at a programme titled “Global Militancy-Terrorism and Bangladesh” at the National Press Club, Monirul Islam, chief of the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of DMP, said: “Bangladesh is not facing any specific security threat like Sri Lanka or New Zealand. However, we should remain vigilant to face any sporadic terror attacks.”

Noting that the police have busted all the hideouts of banned outfits and several numbers of suspected terrorists were killed during gunfights with law enforcers, Monirul Islam further said: “After the Holey Artisan café attack, the US authorities told us that the attack was carried out by ISIS militants and we cannot control the situation without their help.”

Regarding the presence of ISIS in Bangladesh, Monirul Islam said: “There is no ISIS militant here. Jamaat-e-Islami tried to establish the militant group here, but their attempts failed.”

 

Law enforcers on alert

Law enforcers are looking into the possible connection of ISIS behind the explosion of a cocktail bomb in the Gulistan area, in which three policemen were injured on Monday. SITE Intelligence Group, a militant activity watchdog, already uploaded a news item in their website, where it claimed ISIS was behind the Mondays attack in Dhaka. On the same day, two militants had blown themselves up at Basila on the outskirts of the capital when the RAB cordoned off a tin-shed house in which they were hiding. These sudden militant activities in Dhaka have put the law enforcers on alert. Vigilance across the country, especially in the capital, has already been stepped up in the wake of Easter Day bombings in Sri Lanka, which claimed more than 250 lives. Earlier, on Monday, three, including two traffic police constables, were injured after unknown miscreants hurled cocktails on a police patrol team in front of Gulistan subway in the city. The injured are traffic constables Nazrul (45) and Liton (42), and community policeman Ashik (28). While visiting Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) to see the wounded cops, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia told reporters that the authorities were looking into the involvement of any foreign militant groups behind the Gulistan attack. The improvised bomb that went off in Gulistan is unlike the ones we usually see. Our bomb disposal and counter-terrorism officers have already inspected the scene of the blast. We have checked the nature of the survivors injuries. Necessary evidence has been collected as well. We are in the process of analysing them, he added. When asked about any foreign militant groups involvement in the blast, Asaduzzaman Mia said: Our counter-terrorism and anti-terrorism experts are looking into the matter. We dont know if ISIS is indeed involved with the incident. Were investigating into foreign militants links. It is possible that other nefarious parties are involved and they are making an issue out of this. Our cyber crime unit is working to get confirmation regarding the matter. Weve destroyed the militant network in the country after the Holey Artisan caf attack in 2016. Were working to curb extremism, he added. Adequate plainclothes police personnel and other intelligence officials have already been deployed throughout the capital to avert any untoward incidents, he added. Meanwhile, home minister Asaduzzaman Khan said the law enforcement agencies are on high alert and vigilant to deal with extremists and militants with an iron hand. Law enforcers have destroyed the militant dens and networks across the country. Now, the now police and intelligence agencies are on high alert in dealing with any untoward situation, he added. At his office yesterday, Asaduzzaman Khan told reporters that if law enforcers get any information about any militants or subversive activities, stringent action will be taken. He, however, stressed the need for forging a collective resistance of all against extremism as it has become a global problem hindering peace, prosperity and development. The minister also said that law enforcers have intensified their operations and vigilance across the country. Meanwhile, on Monday, speaking at a programme titled Global Militancy-Terrorism and Bangladesh at the National Press Club, Monirul Islam, chief of the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of DMP, said: Bangladesh is not facing any specific security threat like Sri Lanka or New Zealand. However, we should remain vigilant to face any sporadic terror attacks. Noting that the police have busted all the hideouts of banned outfits and several numbers of suspected terrorists were killed during gunfights with law enforcers, Monirul Islam further said: After the Holey Artisan caf attack, the US authorities told us that the attack was carried out by ISIS militants and we cannot control the situation without their help. Regarding the presence of ISIS in Bangladesh, Monirul Islam said: There is no ISIS militant here. Jamaat-e-Islami tried to establish the militant group here, but their attempts failed.