Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam said that the public often misunderstands police actions taken in accordance with the law. Speaking to journalists on Saturday at the Rangpur District Police Lines School field, he noted that people question why police under the current government make arrests or control traffic. He emphasized that without public cooperation, it will not be possible to hold a fair election.

The IGP stated that he raised these concerns during a meeting at the Ministry of Home Affairs, highlighting that political interference hampers law enforcement decisions. He identified fear and hesitation among police officers as major challenges. Alam urged the media and citizens to criticize any police misconduct, acknowledging that while total crime control is impossible, the force strives to reduce it within its limitations.

Regarding the upcoming election, Alam said maintaining national stability is a collective responsibility. He added that alongside police, a large number of other law enforcement personnel will be deployed on election day. He also mentioned ongoing investigations into the death of Inquilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi and several murder cases in Khulna.