Dhaka, May 21 -- Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammad Javed Patwary on Tuesday ordered police officials to ensure hassle-free Eid journey of holidaymakers.

He also ordered to ensure security at big shopping malls across the country.

Patwary gave the directives at a meeting on law and order and traffic management at the Police Headquarters.

He said that security would be ensured at the country's main Eid congregation ground.

The police chief instructed district and highway police to take necessary measures to stop extortion on highways. He said police will take necessary measures in coordination with different labor organisations and community police.

The IGP ordered to stop plying of human haulers on the highways.

He also orde...