Mass arrests follow allegations of labour unrest incitement, links to banned organisations and involvement in criminal activities
Police have detained 385 people in a sweeping overnight operation across Cumilla district, targeting alleged instigators of unrest among industrial workers, members of banned organisations, juvenile gang members, muggers and drug-related offenders.
The coordinated operation was conducted across all 18 police station areas of the district from Monday (November 2) evening until midnight. During the drive, the Detective Branch (DB) of police arrested a man named Masud Rana, 26, over allegations of inciting unrest among industrial workers.
According to police sources, the operation targeted alleged troublemakers in various industrial establishments, members of banned organisations, juvenile gang members, drug dealers and users, muggers, and suspects wanted in different criminal cases.
Police teams conducted raids in crime-prone areas across the district, including different parts of Cumilla city. All units of the district police and the DB took part in the coordinated drive, with senior police officials also joining the operation.
Police claimed that those detained included drug dealers and users, muggers, members of banned organisations, juvenile gang members and accused persons wanted under arrest warrants. The operation was carried out under the direction of Cumilla Superintendent of Police Md Anisuzzaman.
The district police said such operations were being conducted regularly to keep teenagers away from criminal activities and help reintegrate them into normal life.
Police also said the drives would continue as part of efforts to ensure public safety and prevent juvenile crime.
The police further stated that close monitoring was in place to ensure that no innocent person was harassed during the operation. However, details of the specific allegations against each of the 385 detainees and the legal grounds for their detention were not provided in the police statement.
