Dhaka, April 15 -- Prime Minister's Adviser on Information and Broadcasting Dr Zahed Ur Rahman on Wednesday said the government is treating recent incidents of mob violence with utmost seriousness and will investigate each case thoroughly, stressing that taking the law into one's own hand will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

Responding to questions from journalists at a briefing at the Press Information Department conference room, he said even if a thief or robber is caught red-handed, people have no right to assault, let alone kill, the suspect. "The government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy in this regard."

The adviser acknowledged that there may have been administrative lapses in some cases, saying those are being revi...