Police detain 1,106 in Noakhali anti-teen gang drive

Police detained 1,106 people in anti-teen gang drives across 10 police stations in Noakhali, with legal action taken against 85 of them and the remaining 1,021 handed over to their families on bonds.

Additional Superintendent of Police (Administration and Finance) Abu Toyeb Md Arif Hossain confirmed the information on Thursday (October 8).

The drives were conducted from September 27 to October 6 under the direction and supervision of Superintendent of Police NM Nasiruddin to prevent teen gang activities, discourage teenagers from crime and ensure public safety.

Of those detained, three were charged under the Anti-Terrorism Act, while 53 faced prosecution under Section 34. Seven were arrested in regular cases, 13 in previous cases and two on previous warrants.

Besides, one person was arrested under Section 151, two were sent to court for summary trials and four were sentenced through mobile courts.

Hatiya recorded the highest number of detainees with 289, followed by Begumganj with 183, Companyganj 131, Sudharam Model 125, Char Jabbar 110, Sonaimuri 92, Kabirhat 60, Chatkhil 59 and Senbag 57.

Additional Superintendent of  Police Abu Toyeb said the drives would continue to prevent teen gang-related crimes. Awareness programmes would also be conducted in coordination with parents, educational institutions, elected representatives and people from all sections of society.

-EM/AJM