, Dec. 21 -- The Election Commission has instructed law enforcement agencies to treat courteously only those who act humanely with fairness, while taking strict action against individuals who disrupt the electoral process through vandalism and violence.

"We have clearly instructed all forces and agencies that we will be humane towards those who are humane. But there is no need to be humane towards those who want to carry out banditry, vandalism, destroy the election environment or kill our brothers. The message is very clear," Election Commissioner Brig Gen Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah on Sunday.

He was briefing reporters after a two-hour security meeting at Nirbachan Bhaban in the city on the occasion of the upcoming national election and t...