NCP demands IGP’s removal over ‘crossfire’ remark

The National Citizen Party (NCP) demanded the immediate removal of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir over his remark that police could resort to "crossfire" if the government allowed it. The IGP reportedly said this on Monday at a programme in Dhaka's Chawkbazar. The NCP called the remark unconstitutional and a threat to human rights, and said no government approval can legalise extrajudicial killing. Police Headquarters said the IGP had not referred to extrajudicial killings and had used the term to stress strict action against criminals. The NCP rejected this explanation, citing the ruling BNP's pledge to end enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings. The Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) also demanded the IGP withdraw the remark, apologise unconditionally and step down until he is held accountable. The NCP called for a police commission under the July Charter.

Where accounts differ. Police Headquarters' clarification that the IGP did not refer to extrajudicial killings appears only in The Daily Star, while TIB's demand for an unconditional apology and the IGP's removal appears only in Ajker Patrika and Dhaka Post.

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