Police Increase Surveillance on Former Mayor Ivy After Jail Release

Police have heightened surveillance measures around the residence of former Narayanganj mayor Selina Hayat Ivy, following her release from prison after nearly 13 months. The security arrangement includes the installation of CCTV cameras and the deployment of plainclothes officers in the area.

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As a former mayor, we are considering her security arrangements.

Ivy was released around 10:10 pm yesterday, having been incarcerated in connection with 12 cases related to murder and attempted murder charges stemming from the anti-discrimination student movement. She returned to her ancestral home in Narayanganj's Deobhog area after being freed from Kashimpur Central Women’s Prison in Gazipur.

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At the same time, we are monitoring to ensure that she does not get involved in any activities of the banned organisation (Awami League's activities remain banned), and that no one attempts to provoke or mobilise support in her favour under that banner.

According to Tarek Al Mehedi, additional superintendent of police (crime) in Narayanganj, the increased police presence is twofold. Firstly, it is to ensure Ivy's security as a former mayor. Secondly, authorities are monitoring her activities to prevent any involvement with banned political organizations, specifically mentioning the Awami League, whose activities remain restricted. Police aim to ensure she does not engage in any political programs under that banner or incite support for it.

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She can carry out her normal activities while on bail, but cannot take part in any political programme under the banner of the organisation [Awami League].

Mehedi clarified that while Ivy is free to conduct her normal activities on bail, participation in political programs associated with the banned organization is prohibited. He also noted that the installation of CCTV cameras is part of a broader initiative to enhance crime prevention across Narayanganj, with approximately 2,000 cameras planned for the district.

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This is not centred only on her house. We have a broader plan to bring Narayanganj under CCTV coverage to curb crime. Around 2,000 cameras will be installed across the district.