The commissioner says when the attackers used weapons against police, they had no option but to use firearms in self-defence
June 17, 2026
Senior Correspondent
bdnews24.com
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner SM Mosleh Uddin Ahmed has said that “necessary force” will be used in operations against snatchers and extortionists, adding that police will act in self-defence when confronted with attacks.
On Tuesday, he said police would aim to use “minimum force”, but would be compelled to take protective measures where officers came under attack or faced armed resistance.
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