Dhaka: The Dhaka district administration and law enforcement agencies have conducted anti-drug drives in four upazilas, seizing yaba pills, illicit liquor and cannabis and sentencing several people to jail and fines.
The drives were carried out in Savar, South Keraniganj, Dhamrai and Dohar on October 12 as part of the administration’s zero-tolerance policy against drugs, according to a press release issued by the Dhaka deputy commissioner’s office on Monday.
The operations also highlighted the role of ‘Hello DC’, a digital platform through which citizens can lodge complaints with the district administration.
650 yaba pills seized in Savar
The Department of Narcotics Control’s Dhaka Ka Circle conducted a daylong drive in Chargao and Kathgara under Ashulia Police Station in Savar to ensure a peaceful Durga Puja and a drug-free environment.
During the operation, officials seized 650 yaba pills, Tk 9,800 in cash, 50 litres of illicit liquor and 2,200 litres of fermented wash used to produce alcohol.
Two cases were filed with Ashulia Police Station. Accused Md Robiul Awal, 38, was sent to jail, while another accused, Md Sohel, 41, remains absconding, with efforts underway to arrest him.
Four jailed in South Keraniganj
Mobile courts conducted drives in different areas of South Keraniganj under Section 36(5) of the Narcotics Control Act, 2018.
Four people were sentenced in four separate cases. Abul Bashar Howlader received 15 days in jail, Ahid 90 days, Tarequzzaman three days and Rakib 120 days. Each was also fined Tk 100.
In separate drives in Kolatia, Bainakandi and nearby areas, three more people were sentenced to jail and fined.
Imam Hossain Babu, 46, was sentenced to three months in jail and fined Tk 2,000 after 10 grammes of cannabis were seized from him in Ghatar Char.
In Madhyerchar, Delwar, 57, and Md Kashim, 45, were detained with three grammes and two grammes of cannabis, respectively, during a drive at an abandoned site allegedly used by drug users. Each was sentenced to 10 days in jail and fined Tk 1,000.
Suspects fled before officials could reach them during operations in Char Washpur and Nazirpur, while surveillance in the areas will continue, the administration said.
Two jailed in Dhamrai
Two people were sentenced to jail by a mobile court in Dhamrai on October 12 after their offences were established. One received a two-month sentence, while the other was jailed for one month.
Six sentenced in Dohar
Six people were detained during three separate anti-drug operations in Dohar and sentenced by mobile courts.
They were identified as Md Sumon, 36, and Mohammad Robiul Fakir, 28, from Sutarpara; Md Rubab, 30, from Antar; Md Shuvo Khan, 24, from Sain Pukur; and Masud Rana, 24, and Sayem Hossain, 26, from Palamganj.
Legal action was taken against them under the Narcotics Control Act, 2018.
DC urges citizens to report drug-related information
Dhaka Deputy Commissioner Farida Khanam said the administration had intensified anti-drug operations across the district to curb narcotics-related activities and ensure public safety.
“Action is being taken against those involved in drugs in accordance with the law. The district administration is working to respond promptly to citizens’ complaints, and the ‘Hello DC’ platform is playing an important role in this regard,” she said.
She urged citizens to report any information or complaints related to drugs to the administration, stressing that public awareness and cooperation were essential to building a drug-free society.
The district administration said anti-drug drives and surveillance would continue across the upazilas.
