Additional IGP inspects Durga Puja security in Faridpur

Abidur Rahman Nipu, Faridpur

Khandker Rafiqul Islam, BPM, PPM, additional inspector general of police (HRM) at Bangladesh Police Headquarters, visited several puja mandaps in Faridpur on the occasion of Sharadiya Durga Puja 2026.

During his visit on Tuesday (20 October), he inspected the overall security arrangements and exchanged greetings with Hindu devotees.

He reviewed security and the law and order situation at the mandaps, instructing police personnel on duty to discharge their responsibilities with honesty, dedication and vigilance. He also praised the contributions of everyone involved in ensuring a peaceful and festive Durga Puja celebration.

Expressing satisfaction with the security and crowd management arrangements made by Faridpur district police and the local puja celebration committee, he extended Sharadiya Durga Puja greetings to everyone, regardless of religion or caste. He also urged all to celebrate peacefully while upholding communal harmony and a non-communal spirit.

Dhaka Range Superintendent of Police (Administration and Finance) Kazem Uddin, Faridpur Superintendent of Police Shahriyar Mohammad Miazi, senior district police officers, leaders of the local puja celebration committee and local dignitaries were present.