Dhaka, Sept. 14 -- In a bid to prevent potential subversive activities ahead of the national election, the police are preparing to launch intelligence-driven operations across the country, targeting illegal arms and ammunition, particularly those looted from various police stations, outposts and other establishments during last year's July uprising.

A Deputy Inspector General (DIG) at Police Headquarters, speaking to UNB on condition of anonymity, said that, unlike previous elections, law enforcement agencies this time would rely solely on intelligence-led actions rather than combing or special operations.

"Law enforcement agencies usually conduct special operations or combing exercises before every national election, especially to reco...