15,000 police deployed to prevent crime in Dhaka during Eid holidays

Around 15,000 police personnel have been deployed across Dhaka to prevent theft, robbery and snatching as the capital remains largely deserted during the Eid holidays.

Police said crime-prone areas have been identified and additional forces stationed based on risk assessment. Special drives will be carried out to bring listed offenders under the law, while night patrols have been intensified to ensure security.

Commercial hubs, particularly Motijheel and Dilkusha, are also witnessing minimal activity, reflecting a caiptal-wide holiday mood.

According to Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), more than one crore people have left the city, raising concerns over potential criminal activities in the nearly empty city.

To strengthen security, each police jurisdiction has been divided into smaller beats for closer monitoring.

Additional police have been deployed in high-risk zones, with special arrangements in place for nighttime security.

DMP Additional Commissioner S M Nazrul Islam said regular and block raids are ongoing in identified hotspots.

Surveillance has also been increased in the 300 Feet area, where reckless racing by motorcycles and private cars has been banned.