Video messages of Hadi murder prime suspect being examined: DMP

Bangla Press Desk:  The police are examining two video messages reportedly released by Faisal Karim, the prime suspect in the Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Osman Hadi murder case.

“We have got the two video messages from Faisal and are currently scrutinising those. No comment on this now. We will speak after verification,” DMP Commissioner Md Sajjat Ali told reporters on Saturday.

He was speaking at the ‘A4 Bashundhara Paper CRAB Best Reporting Award-2025’ ceremony at Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU).

The force is placing highest priority on maintaining law and order ahead of the upcoming national election, said Md Sajjat Ali.

The DMP Commissioner urged journalists to remain responsible, saying inaccurate or exaggerated reports could harm police officers.

He said DMP’s reshuffle of officers-in-charge was conducted through a lottery system and the force continues to operate within its limitations.

“If we can keep law and order under control for the next 40 days it will be possible to hold a fair election.”

Speaking about election candidates’ security, he said those facing genuine threats are being provided with armed protection upon SB verification.

Security for election commissioners has also been strengthened, he added.

Referring to limited manpower, he said, “If we deploy police everywhere, who will guard the polling centres?”

The DMP Commissioner claimed that incidents of mugging and other crimes have decreased in the capital and sought public cooperation to maintain the current situation.

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