236 Arrested in Special Anti-Drug, Snatching and Teenage Gang Crackdown in Cumilla

PNN News Desk | Cumilla

Police have detained 236 people during a special operation targeting drug-related activities, snatching and teenage gangs across all 18 police stations in Cumilla district. Of those detained, 107 have faced legal action after evidence of their involvement in criminal activities was found. The remaining 129 were released into the custody of their guardians or responsible persons after signing written undertakings.

Cumilla Additional Superintendent of Police Md. Lutfor Rahman confirmed the operation on Saturday (October 31) afternoon. The coordinated operation was conducted in different areas of the district from Thursday (October 30) evening until midnight.

According to district police sources, all units of the district police, along with the District Detective Branch (DB), participated in the operation under the direction of Superintendent of Police Md. Anisuzzaman. Police conducted simultaneous raids in different locations across Cumilla city and the district's individual police station jurisdictions. Particular attention was given to areas where complaints of teenage gatherings, harassment, disorderly behaviour and other criminal activities had been reported.

Senior police officials were present at various locations during the operation to directly supervise the activities. Following verification of the detainees' alleged involvement in criminal activities, legal action was taken against 107 individuals.

The other 129 were handed over to their guardians or responsible persons after signing written undertakings. Police said no evidence of criminal involvement was found against them, and their release was part of an initial warning and preventive measure.

Cumilla Superintendent of Police Md. Anisuzzaman said surprise raids and special operations would continue regularly to keep teenagers away from criminal activities.

He added that district police were maintaining a strict position against drugs, snatching and juvenile crime.

The police chief further said that special attention was being given to ensuring that innocent or uninvolved individuals were not subjected to harassment during the operations. He stressed that alongside preventing crime, the police were working to ensure public safety and security.