Police Arrest 385 in Sweeping Crackdown Across Cumilla

PNN News Desk | Cumilla

Police have arrested 385 people in a special crackdown across Cumilla district targeting alleged attempts to create unrest among industrial workers, juvenile gang activities, drug trafficking and various other criminal activities. The coordinated operation was conducted simultaneously in all 18 police station areas of the district from Monday (November 2) evening until midnight.

Additional Superintendent of Police Md. Lutfor Rahman confirmed the information on Tuesday (November 3) afternoon.

According to police, the operation was carried out under the direction of Cumilla Superintendent of Police Md. Anisuzzaman. Members of all district police units, the Detective Branch (DB) and the 18 police stations participated in the drive. Police identified crime-prone locations across the district and conducted simultaneous searches. Senior police officials were also present at different locations to supervise the operation.

During the drive, DB police arrested a 26-year-old man named Masud Rana on allegations of instigating unrest among industrial workers. Police claimed that he was one of the main individuals responsible for spreading confusion among workers and encouraging them to take part in protests. Law enforcement officials also alleged that he had been involved in similar activities through social media for an extended period.

In addition, police conducted operations at locations in Cumilla city and different parts of the district known for the presence of juvenile gangs and groups of troublemakers.

During the operation, individuals allegedly involved in drug trafficking and consumption, mugging, activities of banned organisations, juvenile gang activities and various criminal cases were arrested. Police also detained individuals against whom arrest warrants had been issued in different cases.

Speaking about the operation, Additional Superintendent of Police Md. Lutfor Rahman said regular and special drives were being conducted to keep adolescents and young people away from criminal activities and help them return to normal life.

He said the police were committed to building a safe city and that the district police were fully determined to prevent juvenile crime.

He further stated that strict monitoring had been maintained throughout the operation to ensure that ordinary people were not subjected to any form of harassment.

The police official added that similar operations would continue in the future as part of efforts to control crime and maintain law and order across the district.