351 more detained in Cumilla crackdown on drugs and juvenile gangs

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Police have detained another 351 people in a special operation targeting drug traders, juvenile gangs and snatchers across Cumilla district.

The operation was conducted simultaneously in all 18 police station areas from Thursday evening until midnight, involving all police units, including the Detective Branch (DB), following instructions from Cumilla Superintendent of Police Md Anisuzzaman.

Police increased surveillance at various locations in Cumilla city and other areas where teenagers and young people frequently gather and engage in disruptive activities, said Additional Superintendent of Police Md Lutfar Rahman.

Senior district police officials directly monitored the operation in the field, he added.

After reviewing the involvement of the detainees in criminal activities, police initiated legal action against 132 people. The remaining 219 were handed over to their guardians after police found no direct involvement in criminal activities and obtained written undertakings from them.

According to police sources, the special operation began on September 23 to curb juvenile delinquency and maintain law and order across the district.

By October 29, a total of 5,246 people had been detained in the campaign. Of them, 3,151 were handed over to their guardians after providing written undertakings, while legal action was taken against 2,095 people found to be involved in criminal activities.

District police said the operation would continue to prevent teenagers and young people from becoming involved in crime.

They also said the campaign was being closely monitored to ensure that innocent people were not harassed, reaffirming their commitment to curbing juvenile delinquency.