Published: 01:35 AM, 19 October 2026
‘Police stand vigilant round the clock to provide security at Puja mandaps’
Abdul Quddus Chowdhury, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Chattogram Range, has said that police is maintaining strict vigilance to provide security at Durga Puja mandaps.
He said this while visiting Puja mandaps in Cumilla on Saturday evening. Superintendent of Police ofCumilla district Md Anisuzzman and other high police officials were present during the visit.
DIG QuddusChowhdury exchanged pleasantries with worshippers and inquired about overall situation of the puja.
The Chattogram Range DIG said, "I have already visited different Puja mandaps in six districts under Chattogram division. I have seen nothing problematic and people of Hindu community are celebrating the puja in peace and with due religion fervor and festivity."
We started working on Puja security before one month, he said, adding that police personnel with body-worn cameras are performing their duties and hopefully the puja will end in a peaceful atmosphere.
To mention, Durga Puja is being celebrated at a total of 849 mandaps in Cumilla district.
>>Jahirul Haque Rasel, AA
