Director General of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) AKM Shahidur Rahman today apologised to those who have filed criminal cases against Rab personnel over various offences committed during the July-August mass uprising
During a view-exchange meeting with journalists at Rab's media center today, Shahidur assured that Rab is committed to exonerating any wrongdoings only through a fair and transparent investigation and proper trial process.
Acknowledging the gravity of the issues over misconduct by Rab members, he emphasised on the organisation's firm stance on internal discipline.
He revealed that a significant number of officers and personnel have faced disciplinary actions for breaches of conduct. Till date, 58 officers and 4,235 members have been charged with disciplinary violations in accordance with Rab's regulations.
The chief further addressed recent high-profile arrests of Rab members, including 16 officers from various battalions, who are currently facing charges related to extortion, kidnapping, and robbery.
He assured all that investigations into these cases, particularly the ongoing probe into allegations over missing persons and Aynaghor, are actively progressing. "We are working tirelessly to uncover the truth of the allegations," he added.
As part of efforts to reform and modernise Rab, he also announced forthcoming changes to the force's uniform, aimed at improving its public image and operational efficiency.
Additionally, he revealed that Rab is preparing to implement new ordinances designed to enhance the effectiveness of operations, improve administrative processes, and ensure faster service delivery to the people.