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Police Headquarters has issued a nationwide maximum alert over fears of possible sabotage targeting police vehicles, directing all field-level units to strengthen security and take precautionary measures.
The direction was conveyed through an urgent message sent on Saturday (August 1) from the Operations Control unit of Police Headquarters.
According to the directive, there must be no negligence in ensuring the safety of police vehicles. Special emphasis has been placed on maintaining strict vigilance both during duty hours and when vehicles are parked after duty.
Police personnel have been instructed to park vehicles only in secure locations when temporary parking is necessary and to keep them under constant supervision. Vehicles must not be left unattended under any circumstances, and a strict ban has been imposed on leaving police vehicles without a responsible officer or driver present.
The directive also calls for enhanced security at police stations, police lines, office compounds and other designated parking areas. Regular patrols, close monitoring and heightened caution to identify suspicious individuals or objects have been emphasised.
Describing the matter as “highly important,” Police Headquarters has urged all metropolitan, range, district and unit-level officials to strictly implement the instructions.
Sources said the move comes amid broader efforts to strengthen security arrangements at key installations in response to recent law-and-order concerns.
Assistant Inspector General (Media and Public Relations) AHM Shahadat Hossain told the media that such directives are issued periodically to ensure the safety of police personnel and vehicles.
“There is no reason for public panic. This is a routine precautionary measure,” he said.