Director General (DG) of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Additional IGP AKM Shahidur Rahman -File Photo

RANGPUR, Sept 23, 2025 (BSS) - Director General (DG) of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Additional IGP AKM Shahidur Rahman said here today that the force has already taken special security measures at the risky puja mandaps across the country for peaceful celebrations of the Durga Puja.

“After reviewing all types of risks, special security measures have already been taken at risky puja mandaps for peaceful and festive celebrations of the Durga Puja,” he said while talking to journalists after visiting Rangpur city's Karunamoyee Kalibari Temple this afternoon.

The RAB chief said they are working for the overall success of the Durga Puja as the festival has now become a universal festival that helps to develop harmony and friendship among everyone, regardless of religion or caste.

“We are working for the overall success of this largest religious event of the Hindu community,” he said.

There are a total of 4,670 puja mandaps under RAB-13 in Rangpur division, Rahman said, adding that RAB will be engaged in the security of all puja mandaps across the country.

An adequate number of RAB members will be deployed to deal with any kind of unwanted situation during Durga Puja, he said, adding that RAB's intelligence surveillance and patrols have been increased nationwide to ensure overall security.

RAB's dog squad, Bomb Disposal Unit, and RAB special commando team have been kept ready at all times to deal with any sabotage, he said.

The RAB DG said that the RAB Cyber Monitoring Team is continuing round-the-clock surveillance online to prevent the spread of any kind of rumors, provocative, and false information in the virtual world during the Durga Puja celebrations.

In addition, the RAB, Police, and BGB are on vigilance at the puja mandaps in the border areas.

“The army will be in the field this time,” he said.

Rangpur Metropolitan Police Commissioner Majid Ali, Rangpur District and Metropolitan Convener of the Durga Puja Festival Committee Dr. Nikhilendra Shankar Guha Roy, senior RAB officials, and leaders of the Puja Celebration Council were present at the time.

Earlier, he visited the city's Karunamoyee Kalibari Temple and spoke about various security issues.