The Ansar members deployed for personal security of Sylhet City Corporation mayor Ariful Haque Chowdhury and his residence were withdrawn on Tuesday (May 17) night.

Mayor Ariful, also the central executive committee member of Bangladesh Nationalist Party disclosed the matter to media.

He said on Wednesday that the security personnel were suddenly withdrawn at about 10:00pm without any prior notice.

‘The government will be responsible if any security crisis occurs,’ he warned.

The BNP leader told reporters that he was elected SCC mayor for two consecutive terms.

He said that the government had allocated two gunmen in the first term for his personal security but did not take any measures for his security in the next term that began in 2018.

Ariful said that it was the responsibility of the government to ensure his security.

He alleged that the mayors of other cities in Bangladesh were getting the facility but he was being deprived.

Faisal Hossain, Sylhet district Ansar commandant in this regard said to Banglanews that the Ansar members were provided to the city corporation for ensuring security of its building.

But, five of the Ansar members were serving for personal security of the mayor and his residence though the Ansar members cannot be taken for home or personal security, he added.

BDST: 1934 HRS, MAY 17, 2023
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