Cumilla:Police have detained 351 individuals in a special drive targeting drug traders, juvenile gangs, and snatchers across the Cumilla district. The operation was carried out in all 18 police station areas by various police units, including the Detective Branch, from Thursday evening until midnight, following instructions from Cumilla Superintendent of Police Md Anisuzzaman.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the police intensified surveillance in areas of Cumilla city and other locations where teenagers and young individuals are known to gather and partake in disruptive activities. Cumilla Additional Superintendent of Police Md Lutfar Rahman stated that senior district police officials were actively monitoring the operations on the ground.
After evaluating the involvement of the detained individuals in criminal activities, police have decided to take legal action against 132 of them. The remaining 219 have been released to their guardians after it was determined that they were not directly involved in criminal activities, with written undertakings obtained from them.
Police sources revealed that the special drive commenced on September 23, aiming to curb juvenile delinquency and maintain law and order throughout the district. As of October 29, a total of 5,246 people have been detained during the operation. Of these, 3,151 have been handed over to their guardians after signing written undertakings, while legal proceedings have been initiated against 2,095 individuals found engaged in criminal activities.
District police have announced that the drive will persist in efforts to prevent teenagers and young people from becoming involved in criminal activities. They are also ensuring that the operation is closely monitored to prevent any harassment of innocent individuals. The district police have reaffirmed their commitment to addressing juvenile delinquency.