Bangladesh police detain hundreds in raids against juvenile gangs

Police in several districts of Bangladesh have launched large-scale operations to crack down on juvenile gangs and antisocial activities.

In Lakshmipur, a two-day crackdown resulted in the detention of 448 individuals across six police stations. Following verification, 215 people were released into the custody of their guardians, while 51 others were sent to court for legal proceedings.

In Cumilla, a coordinated raid across 18 police stations led to the detention of 415 individuals. This follows previous operations in the same district that saw 878 people detained, bringing the total number of individuals detained in Cumilla over the last five days to 1,293.

Meanwhile, in Noakhali, 25 separate raids resulted in 171 detentions. Of those, 160 were released to their families under bond, while 11 faced legal action. Law enforcement officials stated these measures aim to prevent juvenile involvement in criminal activities and ensure public safety.