Mohammadpur residents set 72-hour deadline for police to control crime

They plan to occupy the police station if conditions do not improve within the timeframe

A group of Mohammadpur residents, frustrated with the daily incidents of theft, mugging, robbery, and casualties, has given police a 72-hour deadline to bring down crime rates.

If the situation does not improve within the given timeframe, they plan to stage a sit-in at the police station.

On Saturday around 5pm, nearly 60 people went to the station to express their concerns and put forward a five-point charter of demand for their safety.

Parvez Hasan Suman, a representative of the group, told bdnews24.com: “Police inaction since the 5th of August has led to a surge in activities by muggers and the Kishor gang.”

“We went to the Mohammadpur Police Station to discuss our demands with the ADC [assistant deputy commissioner] and OC [officer-in-charge],” he added.

Parvez said police plan to meet residents on Sunday to discuss measures for controlling crime in Mohammadpur and to seek community support.

“A time will be set for a meeting with police, and they have assured us that they will bring the situation under control within three days,” he added.

The five-point charter of demand is as follows:

• Control theft and robbery incidents in the Mohammadpur area within 72 hours.

• Increase police patrols in crime-prone areas of Mohammadpur and ensure safety.

• Take appropriate legal action against arrested suspects.

• Action must be taken to curb the activities of the Kishor gang, the banned organisation Chhatra League, as well as to prevent extortion and violence.

• Assurance of legal assistance for public safety and the prevention of harassment.