A total of 184 individuals were detained during a 5-hour special operation conducted by the police to curb teenage gang activities and juvenile delinquency in Lakshmipur.
The extensive drive was jointly executed from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM on Tuesday (September 29) across six police station jurisdictions in Lakshmipur district, coordinated with the District Detective Branch (DB) of police.
During the operation, 64 suspects were detained by Lakshmipur Sadar Police Station, 21 by Chandraganj Police Station, 20 by Raipur Police Station, 24 by Ramganj Police Station, 13 by Ramgati Police Station, 17 by Kamalnagar Police Station, and 23 by the DB Police. With two subsequent arrests, the total figure reached 184.
According to police sources, law enforcement agencies conducted simultaneous raids and searches in areas with specific allegations of juvenile gatherings and anti-social behavior.
Following thorough verification and screening, 159 youths were released, while 25 individuals were sent to jail via court orders after evidence confirmed their involvement in narcotics offences and other criminal activities.
Confirming the overall details of the drive, Lakshmipur Superintendent of Police (SP) Abu Tareq stated, “Initially, 182 individuals were detained during the five-hour operation, and two more were apprehended later. Among the detainees, 25 involved in drug abuse and other offenses have been remanded to judicial custody, while 159 were released after verification.”
He further added that the primary goal of this initiative is to deter teenagers from crime and raise awareness among parents and youth. Urging parents to maintain strict supervision to keep their children away from unnecessary hangouts, he assured that police drives against juvenile crime will continue in the future.
