Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun said that the operation of Chittagong Port will be more dynamic as a result of the launch of Dangarchar Naval Investigation Center in Karnaphuli River.
He said, “We have started its activities by inaugurating the Naval Investigation Center.
This will increase the security of this area and naval area. Local administration and port work will be boosted.
He said these things in a press briefing after inaugurating the Dangarchar Naval Investigation Center of the city's Karnaphuli police station on Sunday morning.
Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) Commissioner Krishna Pada Roy, Chittagong Range DIG Nur Alam Mina, Chittagong District Superintendent of Police SM Shafiullah, Additional Commissioner (Crime) ASM Mahatab Uddin and CMP Deputy Commissioner (Estate and Development) SM Mostain Hossain and senior officials were present.
A 2-storied building with 6-storied base has been constructed at Dangachar Naval Investigation Center at a cost of 2 crore 53 lakh rupees under the revenue budget.
The contractor for the project was Continental Construction Company.
A two-storey building with 6-storied foundation as per type-1 has been constructed at Dangarchar Naval Investigation Center through PWD under the revenue budget at a cost of Tk 2 crore 53 lakhs.
The contractor for the project was Continental Construction Company.
The IGP said, to maintain the order of the country, our large force of 2 lakh 13 thousand members is working according to the rules of the government.
We always adopt a zero tolerance policy on security. The members of our forces are helping the government in law and order by using their technical knowledge professionally.
He said, BGB is working on Bangladesh-Myanmar border. Police are also working in coordination with BGB.
In this legally BGB will get all kinds of support from us.
Regarding the death of a person in police custody, the IGP said, when such an incident occurs, the body is produced before a magistrate.
Necessary action is taken on the basis of the doctor's opinion, post-mortem and the information that emerges. No one will be exempted in these cases.
He said, Chittagong is an important area. Here is the port. That is why there is a port division along with the port police station.
Not only to ensure the security of the port, but for the security of the port area, there is a need to coordinate with this unit of the CMP and the Naval Police.
I think this Naval Investigation Center and Naval Police will work effectively for the safety of the river.
Regarding the recent increase in theft cases and the law and order situation in Chittagong, the IGP said, "If any of us commits a crime, we are not letting him off the hook.
We even recovered 70% of the stolen gold. Police are working for the safety of people with sincerity and professionalism.
However, if something untoward happens, action is taken against the culprits immediately.”
Its known that the CMP will work to suppress various crimes including banditry and theft in the area from Shah Amanat Bridge to the mouth of Karnaphuli River. These Naval Investigation Centers will conduct various activities including patrolling in the area under their jurisdiction.
On January 9, 2002, a government decision was taken to construct four Naval Inspection Centers, two each, at convenient locations on both banks of the Karnaphuli River in the main operational area of Chittagong Port from Shah Amanat Bridge to the mouth of the Bay of Bengal. The four Naval Investigation Stations are Dangarchar, Chaktai, Rangadia and Guptakhal Naval Investigation Stations. Among the four Naval Investigation Stations, the Chittagong Port Authority allotted land for Dangarchar and Chaktai Naval Investigation Stations. Land allotment of Rangadia and Guptakhal Naval Investigation Center is under process.
A force structure of 152 members was also created in four outposts with each outposts 38 members including 2 in SI (unarmed), 2 in ASI (unarmed), 2 in ASI (armed), 30 in constables, a cook and a cleaner at this Naval Investigation Station is set up in 2004. Then the decision remains on file. Among them, Naval Police was established in 2013. The issue was raised again by the CMP in 2020. After 22 years, the Naval Investigation Center under CMP is seeing the light.
