'Five ringleaders' of three juvenile gangs arrested in Cumilla
Police say the arrestees are linked to the ‘Shyamal Squad’, ‘1207’ and ‘PX 10’ gangs operating in three areas of the district.
Police have arrested five alleged ringleaders of three juvenile gangs in separate drives in Cumilla as part of an ongoing crackdown on gang activities in the district.
Cumilla Additional Superintendent of Police Lutfur Rahman disclosed the information at a press briefing at the district police conference hall today (5 October).
The arrestees are Jisan, 19, and Saiful Islam, 20, allegedly associated with the "Shyamal Squad" gang in Kotwali; Md Tarek Hossain Saikat, 19, and Md Zakir Ahmad, 23, allegedly associated with the "1207" gang in Chauddagram; and Md Shakib, 17, allegedly associated with the "PX 10" gang in Monoharganj.
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According to police, a preliminary investigation found information suggesting that the arrested individuals were involved in various criminal activities.
The arrests were made as part of a series of operations targeting active members of juvenile gangs across the district.
Police said the drives were conducted following instructions from Cumilla Superintendent of Police Md Anisuzzaman to maintain law and order and restore public confidence.
The five were sent to jail through the Cumilla court, police said.
