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Vol. 5 Num 759 Sun. July 16, 2006  
   
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Mumbai Blasts
Babar dismisses Indian media's claim on source of explosives


State Minister for Home Affairs Lutfozzaman Babar yesterday dismissed as fictitious the allegation in Indian newspapers that major portion of the explosives used in Mumbai serial bombings went from Bangladesh.

"It is nothing but ridiculous, it is impossible," he told newsmen at Rab headquarters after a meeting with the elite force on law and order.

He noted that explosives and detonators used by JMB in Bangladesh are believed to have come from across the border. And they (Indian press) might be bringing the allegation as a counter reaction.

The state minister asked the law enforcers to strengthen the intelligence network and remain alert following the blasts in India's business heartland.

Babar also instructed the Rab men to keep the law and order situation in good shape at the fag end of this government and during the period of the caretaker government.

Referring to the allegation that Rab members are involved in crimes, the minister categorically said whoever involved in crimes will not be spared.

Chaired by the minister, the meeting reviewed the overall law and order situation in the country. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Anwarul Iqbal, Rab Director General Abdul Aziz Sarker and high officials concerned attended the meeting.

Meeting sources said Babar expressed his dissatisfaction over a poor progress in recovery of illegal firearms.

He also instructed the law enforcers to arrest the listed criminals and gear up their operations against drugs and narcotics.