Action to Be Taken If Law Was Violated During State Minister Ishraque’s Firearm Use: DB Chief
Police are investigating the use of firearms by State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraque Hossain and his associates during an anti-drug operation in Dhaka's Dayaganj area.
PothikTV News Desk: 18 October 2026, 7:18 am
Police are investigating an incident involving the use of firearms by State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraque Hossain and his associates during an anti-drug drive near the Gendaria railway station in Dayaganj, Dhaka.
The Deputy Commissioner of Police for the Wari Division has been entrusted with the responsibility of investigating the matter, according to Additional Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DB) Shafiqul Islam.
Speaking at a press conference held at the DMP Media Center on Minto Road on Sunday, the DB chief responded to reporters’ queries regarding the state minister publicly brandishing a firearm during the anti-drug operation.
Shafiqul Islam stated that action will be taken if evidence of any legal violation is uncovered during the course of the investigation.
He reiterated that the Wari Division’s deputy commissioner of police is actively probing the incident, and appropriate measures will follow based on the findings of the report.
