Dhaka, May 26 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Tuesday warned of stringent action against those involved in recent attacks on Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel in Chattogram's Jungle Salimpur area, reaffirming the government's zero-tolerance policy against terrorism, extortion and organised crime.

"Criminal activities will be dealt with firmly and the public will soon see the results of effective government action," he said while briefing reporters after visiting the National Operation Monitoring Centre at Police Headquarters in Dhaka.

The minister said attempts by criminal groups to create 'a state within a state' has been thwarted through joint security operations and that law enforcement agencies would continue their efforts...