DHAKA, Dec 21, 2023 (BSS) - Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) authorities has
proposed to install luggage scanners and archways at metro rail stations
across the capital.

"We don't have any specific threat for metro rail system. But we have
proposed to install luggage scanners and archways at metro rail stations. We
would use handheld metal detectors in the meantime," said DMP Additional
Commissioner (crime and operations) Dr Kha Mohid Uddin.

The DMP official said these while briefing newsmen after inspecting the
activities of Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Police unit and security system at
Agargaon metro rail station this afternoon.

"DMP was in-charge of security of metro rail from the very beginning. Even
today 132 policemen from DMP are performing their duties along with the MRT
Police. We would continue to work for the safety of each and every vehicles
and every part of metro rail in the city," Dr Mohid added.

Emphasizing on applying all the necessary security system for metro rail, the
additional commissioner said this is a very important installation for
communication in the capital and it should be brought under heightened CCTV
camera monitoring system.