Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia has said that law enforcers have taken full proof security measures for the month-long Ekushey Book Fair scheduled to begin on Friday.
“We earlier said that no books that hurt religious sentiments or provoke violence will be allowed at the book fair. If such books are found in any stall, then Bangla Academy authorities will take action,” the DMP commissioner said at a press meet at the DMP media centre on Thursday.
He said the intelligence team will remain vigil to stop the publication of such books.
Other than that, if any writer of blogger want personal security then they will be provided that upon request, added the DMP chief.
Police will take steps to prevent the entry of vendors into and setting up of makeshift shops in and around the book fair, he mentioned.
A special team of police will be deployed at the fair to prevent stalking of female visitors and the offenders will be punished by a mobile court, said Asaduzzaman.
A team of Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) will remain alert to tackle any militant attack or any untoward incident, he said adding that an ‘invisible’ team of law enforcers will be deployed in and around the venue.
Law enforcers, including plainclothes police, DB and SB, will patrol in and around the book fair venue, he added.
People have to enter the fair venue through archways as in previous years and the movement of people will be kept under surveillance through watchtowers.
The whole areas, including Suhrawardy Uddyan, Bangla Academy, Doyel Chattar and Raju Sculpture, will be kept under close circuit cameras, the DMP commissioner added.
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