Home Adviser Maj Gen (Retd) MA Matin
yesterday said the police force work independently under the present
caretaker government, free from any influence.
"There is no
influence from the government or any other quarter on the activities of
the police department," he told reporters after a meeting of the
Monitoring Cell on sensational cases at the Home Ministry.
When
asked about the proposed Police Ordinance, the Home Adviser reminded
that separation of the judiciary took 36 years despite the fact that
the constitution clearly spells it out. The present government
separated the judiciary from the executive last year, he said.
"There
are some phases to pass through in implementing the police ordinance.
It will be implemented through those phases," he said, indicating the
cause of a perceived delay in getting the updated police law in place.
The
Home Ministry custodian also said that the proposed police ordinance
was initially prepared in English and later translated into Bangla.
"Now
we will seek feedback about the proposed ordinance from stakeholders,
including lawyers, bar associations and police regulatory committee. We
will go for further steps after getting their opinion," the Adviser
said.
Replying to a question, Matin said there is no
dillydallying to pass the police ordinance. "Any government official is
not hindering or halting implementation of the ordinance."
Meeting
sources said ten sensational cases, including three new ones, were
reviewed and the meeting expressed satisfaction at the progress in
investigation.
The Home Adviser also instructed further investigation of former Finance Minister SAM Kibria murder and Nasrin Haque killing.
Home Secretary Abdul Karim and senior officials concerned, including police bosses, attended the meeting.
Source: The New Nation