Cumilla:District police have detained 275 individuals in a comprehensive drive aimed at curbing drug trafficking, teen gang activities, and snatching incidents across Cumilla.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the operation was executed simultaneously across 18 police stations from Friday evening until early Saturday morning. Additional Superintendent of Police (Finance and Administration) Md. Lutfor Rahman confirmed the details of the operation.
Out of those detained, 142 individuals are facing legal action pending verification of their involvement in criminal activities. Meanwhile, 133 individuals have been released to their guardians or custodians after appropriate undertakings were executed. The operation, directed by Cumilla Superintendent of Police Md. Anisuzzaman, saw participation from the district's police personnel and the Detective Branch (DB), focusing on crime-prone areas and sites reportedly frequented by teenagers causing disturbances.
Senior district police officials were actively involved in the operation, which was part of ongoing efforts to prevent youth involvement in criminal activities. The Additional Superintendent emphasized the regular nature of these drives and assured that strict measures are in place to prevent harassment of innocent individuals. The district police plan to continue such measures to combat juvenile crime, drug trafficking, and snatching.