Three-Tier Security in Place for Eid-ul-Azha in Chattogram

A three-tier security measures have been taken in the port city and its adjacent areas centering the Eid-ul-Azha. Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) has also set up nearly 180 Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras at different strategic points including  different Eid markets, to monitor the security measures arranged for the city dwellers. CMP Commissioner Hashib Aziz said its specialized units SWAT, dog squad and quick response team unit will be on standby around so that the law enforcers can deal with any problem. He also said that strict security arrangements have been made for the Eid congregation. The entire system will be covered by CCTVs. He also advised those who are going to their village home during the Eid holidays to keep 
their valuables in a safe place. He said this after inspecting the preparation of the Eid Jamaat at the Jamiatul Falah Jama Masjid ground in the Wasa area of the city recently.

During this time, the security of the Eidgah grounds was fully inspected by the CMP's sweeping team and K-9 squad. All the entry points of the city like Shah Amanat Bridge, City Gate and Oxygen area have been brought under tight security measures with CCTV monitoring. Necessary instructions have also been given to search the suspicious persons at any points during the celebration period. Saiful Islam Santo, superintendent of Chattogram district police, told BSS that Chattogram district police has also taken additional security measures in all 15 upazila headquarters from the previous day of Eid and that will continue for the following three days. On the other hand, RAB-7 has taken all-out security measures to make the festival a total success, the RAB sources said. Special diets will be served to the inmates of different hospitals, jails and  Government Shishu Sadan on the Eid day, district Administration sources said.