No information on possible violence during Durga Puja: DMP

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has said it has no information indicating possible violence in the capital ahead of the upcoming Durga Puja, adding that security measures have been taken to ensure peaceful celebrations.

DMP Joint Commissioner (Crime) Faruk Hossain made the remarks at a press conference at the DMP Media Centre on Tuesday afternoon, held in connection with gold thefts at three temples in the capital.

On October 7, six ana of gold were stolen from Ramna Kali Mandir. Following an investigation, Shahbagh Police arrested Lipi Karmakar and her husband, Arnab Roy Dipto, from the Uttarkhan area. Another person was later arrested based on information provided by the couple.

Police recovered two ana of gold along with other gold ornaments from the arrestees.

During interrogation, police found their involvement in gold thefts at temples in Narayanganj and Siddheswari as well. The two arrested suspects have given confessional statements before a court.

Police are investigating whether they were involved in any other thefts.

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