Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md. Ali Hossain Fakir announced on Monday that active diplomatic channels are being utilized to bring back the two primary suspects in the Sharif Osman Bin Hadi murder case following their arrest in India.

Speaking at a press briefing at the Police Headquarters Media Centre, the IGP confirmed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is coordinating with Indian authorities to facilitate the handover of Faisal Karim Masud and his associate Alamgir Hossain.

The duo was recently apprehended by the West Bengal Police Special Task Force (STF) in the Bongaon border area.

"We may soon see them brought back to Bangladesh," the police chief stated, signaling a swift extradition process for the high-profile case involving the slain Inqilab Moncho spokesperson.

Beyond the murder investigation, the IGP outlined a rigorous domestic agenda aimed at law enforcement reform and public safety.

He declared a "zero-tolerance" policy against extortion, emphasizing that action will be taken against offenders regardless of their political ties.

To restore public trust, the police chief introduced the "Zero Complaint Thana" initiative, starting with district headquarters. Under this model, circle officers will monitor stations to ensure citizens receive satisfactory service without cause for grievance.

Additionally, he pledged to modernize the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for faster, more accurate probes and committed to reducing police response times to the absolute minimum for all reported incidents.

Addressing seasonal concerns, the IGP detailed comprehensive security measures for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr holidays.

He assured the public that highways, waterways, and railways would be monitored to prevent piracy, robbery, and extortion, with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and district police supporting Highway Police units.

Special attention is also being paid to the garment sector to prevent unrest regarding wages and allowances, a common issue ahead of the holidays.

Coordination meetings with labor leaders and owners' associations like BGMEA are already underway.

The briefing concluded with a firm stance on internal security, with the IGP noting that vigilance against extremist militancy and violence against women remains a top priority for the force.

With Inputs from UNB