Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam has warned that the fugitive “fascist clique,” ousted in last year’s mass uprising, will face resistance from the people themselves if they attempt to create anarchy or commit crimes again.

Speaking to reporters on Saturday, the IGP made the remarks following reports on several social media pages calling for protests or blockades on November 13 in support of the ousted fascist regime.

“The fascist government was overthrown on August 5 last year by a people’s uprising. If the same fugitive group now tries to cause unrest or criminal activities, the people themselves will resist them,” said Baharul Alam. “Law enforcement agencies are working for the safety of the country and its citizens, while intelligence units are monitoring the social media pages spreading propaganda from abroad.”

Emphasizing the need for a “culture of lawfulness,” he said, “At least 90 percent of people must obey the law and follow rules. If the remaining 10 percent don’t, police will deal with them as per the law. But first, citizens must take responsibility for maintaining order.”

The IGP noted that demonstrations and road blockades over various demands have become frequent across the country. “Police could easily disperse them by force, but instead we are exercising patience, trying to reason with them, and apologizing to citizens for any inconvenience,” he added.

Urging civic awareness, Baharul said, “Freedom doesn’t mean insulting people on social media or blocking roads. Civil society must also step forward to counter these actions. Police and other law enforcement agencies are already on alert.”

He said the nation is now looking forward to the February 2026 general election, and police preparations are underway to ensure a peaceful, neutral, and festive electoral environment.

“For the first time, police are undergoing specialized training on election security,” he said. “This is a national responsibility that directly affects the country’s future. Around 150,000 trained police personnel will be deployed during the upcoming parliamentary polls.”

He added that public order enforcement is clearly defined under criminal law, and police will act “strictly within legal bounds” against any attempt to disrupt the election process.