Local residents, business owners and garment workers formed a human chain and protest meeting near the Gazipura bus stand in Tongi on Tuesday afternoon to demand immediate action against escalating thefts, muggings and armed robberies.
Speakers highlighted that rampant criminal activities particularly targeting workers and business owners commuting during late-night and early-morning hours have created an atmosphere of deep insecurity. To restore public safety, protestors presented a 10-point demand to the administration.
Increasing police patrols and establishing dedicated checkpoints between 3:00 AM and 7:00 AM at high-risk zones including the Gazipura bus stand, '27 Textile Gate' intersection, Saturn Textiles and behind the Hoblon factory. Installing and maintaining operational CCTV cameras across key commercial and commuter routes.
Ensuring secure travel conditions for garment workers and creating a harassment-free complaint process for victims. Forming a joint security committee comprising local government, administration representatives, business leaders and residents.
Protestors urged law enforcement to conduct an immediate on-site inspection and implement preventive measures to curb criminal syndicates, warning that peaceful demonstrations will continue if public safety is not promptly assured.
