IGP rebuts Khaleda's claim about cops carrying out arson attacks

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's statement over police force regarding arson attacks during countrywide blockade was not true, said Inspector General of Police AKM Shahidul Hoque yesterday.

He said such statement from a responsible person was not expected.

"It will be a pity if anyone gives such political statement to harm police's reputation," he added.

The IGP was addressing a press briefing on law and order situation during Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr at the police headquarters in the capital .

Khaleda Zia on Saturday at an iftar party in the capital claimed that policemen carried out arson attacks during the BNP-led 20-party alliance's anti-government movement earlier this year.

About the law and order situation, IGP Shahidul said police would be alert to stop extortions on highways and launch terminals during Eid-ul-Fitr rush.

They will also work to ease gridlock on highways, he added.