Centring the worsening situation over the arrest of Hindu community’s spiritual and former ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das, Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen (retd) Md Jahanagir Alam Chowdhury is sniffing both local and international conspiracy against the country.

He disclosed as much while addressing journalists following a discussion with officials from various departments at Sylhet Circuit House on Tuesday evening.

Responding to a question about the arrest of Chinmoy, the adviser said there was a possibility of external influence in the matter.

Addressing the ongoing student movement (in Dhaka), he said discussions are ongoing, and a resolution is expected soon. "We do not wish to adopt a harsh stance towards student movements in any way."

The Home Adviser acknowledged that not all weapons stolen in August have been recovered yet, but operations are continuing to retrieve them.

The law and order situation has remarkably improved since August, and further progress is expected. For this, everyone’s cooperation is essential, he said.

He also emphasized the government's efforts to enhance community policing, beginning in Dhaka before expanding nationwide.

Many false cases have been filed across the country. To prevent innocent people from being harassed, a committee will be formed. We urge citizens to report those filing fake cases, the adviser said.

Earlier in the evening, the adviser held a meeting with Sylhet officials regarding law and order. He later attended a separate meeting with agricultural officials, as he also oversees the Ministry of Agriculture.