Police detain 24 in Kushtia crackdown on juvenile crime
Police have detained 24 people in raids across various areas of Kushtia town to curb juvenile crime and gangs.
The drive was conducted from 7pm to 11pm on Monday (9 November), led by Additional Superintendent of Police Faisal Mahmud.
Police said 24 juveniles and young people of various ages were taken to the police station for questioning on allegations of suspicious movement and irregular gatherings after the evening. Their interrogation and searches are under way at Kushtia Model Police Station.
Zakir Hossain, Officer-in-Charge of Kushtia Model Police Station, said 24 juveniles and young people were detained from various places in the town after the evening for questioning. They have been brought in for preliminary questioning. Further action will be taken in line with the authorities' decision.
The additional superintendent of police said the drive will continue to root out juvenile crime and gangs.
Notably, on Monday afternoon, a juvenile repeatedly stabbed Zakia Sultana, a Class 10 student of Mission Secondary School, in front of the gate of her own house, seriously injuring her.
When CCTV footage of the incident spread on Facebook, it caused a stir across the district. Parents, students and local residents are frightened.
Police are conducting a drive to arrest the accused. Law enforcement activity in the town has also increased since the incident.
