KHULNA, Nov 9, 2023 (BSS) - The Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP) has announced a reward of Tk. 20,000 to help catch arsonists during BNP-Jammat's blockade, a KMP press release said last night.

Destruction of public property is a punishable offense under the existing law and Tk. 20,000 will be awarded to them who will hand over those who are involved in setting fire on cars, throwing petrol bombs, resorting to violence at various places, it said.

It also that KMP is always alert to make Khulna a safe zone, adding, police are working round the clock to ensure the safety of the cars and buses by patrolling day and night during the political programmes.

Talking to BSS, KMP Commissioner Md Mozammel Haque said police are working even in plain clothes in the city and intelligence activities are also going on.

He also urged the city dwellers to feel free to call the duty officer of the nearest police station or to make a call to National Emergency Service-999 and the police will immediately come to your safety.

Apart from this, anyone can provide information to the 'Hello KMP' app that is now available on the Google Play Store.

He, however, said that the identity of the informant will be kept secret.