In a stunning move aimed at curbing escalating violence in the city, Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) Commissioner Hasib Aziz has instructed police personnel to open fire with submachine guns (SMGs) on sight of armed terrorists. The order, issued verbally via radio communication to police stations and patrol units on November 11 afternoon, reflects growing concerns over public safety amid rising incidents of armed attacks in Chittagong.

According to multiple sources within the CMP, Commissioner Hasib Aziz issued several instructions between 12:30 pm and 1:00 pm, emphasizing the urgency of the new protocol. In his radio message, the commissioner explicitly stated that shotguns and Chinese rifles were to be withdrawn from patrol units, and SMGs would now be used in “brush fire” mode when confronting armed terrorists.

Patrol teams have been instructed to carry a combination of weapons to maintain operational flexibility. In addition to SMGs, officers are required to have shotguns, two gas guns, and the team in-charge must carry a 9 mm pistol. The commissioner also directed that the number of permanent police check posts be increased from seven to thirteen across the city to strengthen law enforcement presence and ensure rapid response to potential threats.

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