No firearms, bullets used to disperse gathering near Jamuna: DMP

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) today said no firearms or bullets were used to disperse an illegal gathering near the state guesthouse Jamuna, the official residence of the chief adviser and its surroundings.

"Despite a ban on meetings, processions, mass gatherings or demonstrations in the state guesthouse Jamuna and adjacent areas to maintain public order and safeguard the chief adviser, several groups attempted to advance towards Jamuna on Friday to press their demands," a DMP release signed by Deputy Police Commissioner Muhammad Talebur Rahman said.

The release added that the police used tear gas and sound grenades at one point to disperse the protesters.

It also noted that some individuals are spreading false and misleading information on social media to misrepresent the incident.

Acting entirely within legal procedures, the police dispersed the protesters without using any firearms or bullets. Several police personnel were injured, along with minor injuries to a few protesters.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police urged the public not to be misled by misinformation or propaganda regarding the incident.