Against the backdrop of two deaths in two
separate incidents of mass beatings in Dhaka University (DU) in the city and
Jahangirnagar University (JU) in Savar, on the outskirts of the capital, the
Police Headquarters in a statement today asked all not to take the law into
their own hands.

"The incidents of killing people in brutal mass beatings are being witnessed
in recent times. Such kind of mob justice is in no way acceptable. So,
Bangladesh Police is committed to take tougher legal action against those who
would take the law into their own hands," the statement said.

There are provisions in the existing laws of the land
to expose those people who commit wrongdoings or crimes to justice, it added.

"No one has the right to take the law into their own hands. If anyone commits
crimes, hand him directly over to the law. In no way, anyone can take the law
into their own hands," the statement continued.

The Police Headquarters called upon the countrymen to make phone calls over
to National Emergency Hotline Service 999 or communicate with nearby police
stations if anyone commits crimes and requesting all not to take the law into
their own hands.
 
It has sought cordial cooperation from the countrymen to stop recurrence of
the incidents of mob justice or mass beating.

"Bangladesh Police is committed to maintain the country's law and order
alongside ensuring safety to the people's lives and properties," the
statement ended.