Interim Government's Home Affairs Adviser, Brigadier General (Retd.) M Sakhawat Hossain, issued a stern warning on Monday, demanding the surrender of weapons looted during the quota reform protests, cautioning that failure to comply within a week would result in severe consequences.

Speaking to journalists at the Combined Military Hospital in Dhaka, where he visited injured Ansar personnel, Hossain stressed the urgency of the situation. "The looted weapons must be surrendered to the respective police stations by next Monday. If discovered later, strict measures will be enforced," he declared.

He further issued an ultimatum to those possessing illegal weapons, urging them to surrender the arms within seven days. "Failure to do so will result in charges of both illegal possession of arms and possession of prohibited government weapons," the Adviser warned.

Addressing the Awami League (AL), Hossain acknowledged the party's right to reorganize but cautioned against any attempts to create chaos. "The Awami League can reorganize without any issues, but if they try to cause disorder, the outcome will not be favorable," he stated.

In response to a question regarding the AL's future, Hossain advised the party to focus on reorganization and avoid endangering lives. "Reorganize your party like a proper political organization. When elections come, contest them. But if you dream of counter-revolution, it will result in the loss of thousands of lives," he warned.

Recognizing the historical significance of the AL, Hossain reflected on the party's contributions to the country. "This is a significant party, and I have a lot of respect for the Awami League. At one time, it was the hope of the Bengalis. Don't destroy the legacy of the movements of '52, '69, and the Liberation War for personal reasons," he urged.

Expressing concern over the recent loss of lives, Hossain lamented, "We don't want to see more deaths. Already, 400 to 500, maybe even more, people have died... We restrained the army, instructing them not to open fire because whom would you shoot? You've already used the police to kill our own children."

He concluded by urging the AL not to destroy the party for personal interests, reminding them of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's legacy. "This was our pride, the dream of Bangabandhu. You have no right to destroy it. It is the property of Bangladesh. If anyone thinks they can bring about a counter-revolution, it will require the blood of thousands. If you are willing to take that responsibility, then there's nothing more I can do," Hossain warned.