21 youths detained in anti-gang drive in Feni

Police detained 21 youths during an anti-teenage gang drive in Feni town on Friday.

Of them, 16 were released into their guardians’ custody after their guardians signed written undertakings, while the remaining five are expected to face legal action if their guardians fail to appear at the police station.

Feni Model Police Station conducted the drive at different locations across the town from Friday afternoon until evening.

According to police, surveillance has been strengthened in different parts of the town following a rise in reports of teenage gang activities and crimes involving youths.

As part of the operation, police detained 21 youths who were found roaming without any specific purpose in Sahadebpur, Station Road, Lalpol and Khejuriya areas. Most of them were aged between 15 and 22.

Inspector (Investigation) of Feni Model Police Station Sajal Kanti Das told Dhaka Post that the guardians of 16 detainees were called to the police station and the youths were released into their custody after written undertakings were obtained.

He said legal action would be taken against the remaining five in accordance with the law if their guardians failed to appear.

Police will continue such drives to control teenage gang activities and prevent crime, he added.