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Police have detained 163 people in anti-teen gang drives across different police stations in Noakhali.
Of them, two were shown arrested in previous cases, while nine were arrested under Section 34 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The remaining 152 were released into the custody of their families after signing bonds.
Noakhali Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime and Operations) Ahmed Peyar confirmed the information around noon on Wednesday.
The detainees were held during a 24-hour operation conducted from Tuesday morning to Wednesday morning.
Police said the drives are being carried out regularly across the district under the direction and supervision of Noakhali Superintendent of Police NM Nasiruddin to curb the activities of teen gangs, prevent adolescents from becoming involved in crime, ensure public safety and maintain social order.
During the latest operation, 28 people were detained in Sudharam Model Police Station. Four were shown arrested under Section 34, while the remaining 24 were released to their families after signing bonds.
Three people were detained in Companyganj, 37 in Begumganj Model, nine in Senbagh, seven in Char Jabbar, five in Sonaimuri and five in Kabirhat. All of them were released into their families’ custody after signing bonds.
In Hatiya, police detained 69 people. Two were shown arrested in previous cases and five under Section 34, while the remaining 62 were released to their families after signing bonds.
Ahmed Peyar said the drives would continue regularly to prevent teen gang activities and juvenile delinquency.
He added that awareness and social prevention programmes would also be conducted involving parents, educational institutions, local representatives and people from all sections of society to ensure a healthy and safe environment for adolescents.