Rajbari:State Minister for Cultural Affairs Ali Newaz Mahmood Khyom has called for coordinated efforts to maintain law and order by eliminating drugs and curbing juvenile gang activities in the area.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the minister made this call during the monthly meeting of the District Law and Order Committee, which took place in the Deputy Commissioner's conference room. Deputy Commissioner Afroza Parvin presided over the meeting.
The state minister emphasized the importance of concerted efforts from all stakeholders to address drug abuse and juvenile gang activities. He advocated for strengthening counselling and awareness programs alongside law enforcement initiatives to deter adolescents from engaging in criminal behavior.
Ali Newaz highlighted drugs as a major factor in the deterioration of law and order, insisting that no leniency should be shown towards drug-related activities. He urged law enforcement agencies to adopt a firm stance against those involved in such activities.
Additionally, he called for adequate security measures and increased vigilance to ensure a peaceful celebration of the upcoming Sharadiya Durga Puja. The meeting was attended by several officials, including Superintendent of Police Mir Monir Hossain, Civil Surgeon Dr SM Masud, Municipality Administrator Kalyan Chowdhury, former district BNP convener Prof Manjurul Alam Dulal, and District Jamaat Ameer Advocate Md Nurul Islam.