Police on high alert in Barisal division

The measures have been taken as criminals may be active king the chance of relaxed Eid mood, the sources said.

Police have already received secret information from different sources that "sabotage attempts' could be made during the Eid.

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The recent incidents of looting by armed robbers at Neamoti and Vandaria Bandar created panic in the entire Barisal division.

Besides, illegal drug trading, toll collection, hijacking, acid violence and extortion have became a regular feature which made people's life miserable.

However, when contacted, Golam Mustafa, DIG of Barisal Range, denied that SPs have been asked to cancel leave of policemen.

But he acknowledged that special precautionary measures have been taken to maintain order during the Eid

He further told this correspondent that he met with Officers-In-Charge of police stations in crime-prone and sensitive areas on Saturday.