During elections, the police follow the directives of the Election Commission, Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun said on Wednesday, reports UNB.
Police are committed to performing their duties properly, assigned by the Election Commission at that time.
The IGP came up with the remarks while talking to reporters after inaugurating Bangabandhu Corner and Memorial Library at the district police super's office in Barishal city.
"Journalists and police complement each other. They work together for the development of society,” he also said.
The IGP assured that if any journalist is harassed or tortured, police will take appropriate action in that case.
Barishal City Corporation Mayor Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah, Divisional Commissioner Amin-ul-Ahsan, Range DIG SM Akhteruzzaman, Police Commissioner Saiful Islam and senior officials of the administration were present on the occasion.
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