Chandpur:Police arrested 44 individuals and detained 25 alleged juvenile gang members during a special operation in the Chandpur district, aiming to maintain law and order. The operation spanned the past 24 hours and concluded at 5 a.m. today.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the drive was conducted under the direction of Superintendent of Police Md. Mizanur Rahman, with participation from all police stations in the district. The initiative was part of efforts to curb crime and ensure public safety, as stated by the media cell of the Barishal Metropolitan Police (BMP).
Among the 44 arrested, 12 were apprehended by Chandpur Sadar Model Police Station, eight by Faridganj Police Station, two by Matlab South Police Station, and four each by Matlab North and Hajiganj police stations. Shahrasti Police Station arrested two, while Kachua Police Station arrested six individuals.
In a separate anti-drug operation, police arrested one person in Haimchar, two in Faridganj, one in Matlab North, and two in Shahrasti. During these operations, police recovered yaba tablets and cannabis.
In addition, police detained 25 alleged juvenile gang members in a separate anti-gang operation. Additional Superintendent of Police (Administration and Finance) Nadia Noor informed BSS that 24 of the detained juveniles were released to their families after verification and submission of written undertakings, while legal action was taken against the remaining juvenile.