Former police officers demand an end to Indian aggression and propaganda
“Harbouring criminals is a crime—this must be understood by the Indian government. Sheikh Hasina must also realise that plotting against Bangladesh from foreign soil will not yield any success. She too will have to face justice,” said former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ashraful Huda
Former police officers have called for an end to Indian aggression and disinformation campaigns against Bangladesh.
The demand was made during a protest rally and subsequent assembly in front of the National Press Club today (11 December).
Speaking at the rally, former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ashraful Huda said, "In 1971, police personnel were the first to resist the oppressors. As their successors, we, the retired police officers, are ready to sacrifice our lives to protect Bangladesh's sovereignty and independence."
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"Harbouring criminals is a crime—this must be understood by the Indian government. Sheikh Hasina must also realise that plotting against Bangladesh from foreign soil will not yield any success. She too will have to face justice," he added.
The acting president of the Bangladesh Retired Police Officers Welfare Association, DIG (Retd) M Akbar Ali, criticised the role of Indian media, saying, "Bangladesh has seen changes in government before, but India never reacted with such instability. Why is India acting so irrationally now?"
"We didn't fight the Liberation War to serve India's interests. We envisioned a non-communal Bangladesh through our struggle for independence," he added.
The rally was organised by the Bangladesh Retired Police Officers Welfare Association to protest against Indian aggression and disinformation targeting Bangladesh.
Earlier in the day, a protest procession began at 11:30am from Rajarbagh, passing through Shantinagar, Kakrail, and Segunbagicha before culminating at the National Press Club.
The participants chanted slogans such as "Beware, Indian agents!" and "March forward, Yunus, we stand by you!"
Placards carried by the protesters displayed messages like "If you want to be our friend, return the witch," "Bangladeshis will resist Indian aggression," and "Bilateral relations must be based on equity."
The protest concluded with a memorandum being submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
