Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun on Wednesday warned that police will face action if they are found involved in drugs abuse or trade.
The IGP said that if any police official’s drugs involvement is found, their punishment will be harsher than general people. "They will not be brought under law only but also lose their job," he said.
The IGP came up with the remarks while speaking at the “IGP's Exemplary Good Services Badge” (IGP's Badge) and prize distribution ceremony at the parade ground of Rajarbagh Police Lines in the capital on the second day of Police Week.
“We have a zero-tolerance policy against militancy, drugs and corruption. No one will be spared,” he warned.
He said during recruitment every member is recruited through dope test. "No one will get a job if they are addicted to drugs."
"We are working to establish the police as a people-friendly force," he said.
Addressing the policemen, the IGP, “You have to make yourselves as technology-based, mass-oriented, service-oriented, people-friendly and women- and children-friendly force.”
