Crime suppression and anti-narcotics operations have been significantly intensified in Ukhia, Cox's Bazar, following the joining of Md. Atiqur Rahman Mazumder as the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Ukhia Police Station. During his three months in office, police have arrested and detained a total of 604 individuals in various drives, recovering 331,868 pieces of Yaba pills along with large quantities of drugs, firearms, and smuggled goods. Additionally, 17 victims of kidnapping cases and 46 missing persons were rescued based on general diaries.
According to police sources, 537 people were arrested for various offenses between August 1 and October 31, 2026. Among them were 61 drug traffickers, 2 arrested under Section 54 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 12 under Section 151, and 2 under Section 290 of the Penal Code. Furthermore, 189 individuals were arrested in regular cases, while 239 were apprehended under arrest warrants. Mobile courts sentenced 32 individuals to various terms of imprisonment, and 67 identified members of juvenile gangs were detained.
Police activity also yielded notable success in rescuing kidnapped and missing individuals. Over the three-month period, 11 victims were rescued in 10 child kidnapping cases, and 6 victims were rescued in four abduction cases—totaling 17 rescued victims across 14 kidnapping cases. Additionally, police rescued 46 persons based on missing person General Diaries (GDs).
In anti-narcotics operations, police seized 331,868 pieces of Yaba tablets, 118.5 liters of locally made liquor, and 3 kg of cannabis. Four auto-rickshaws (tomtoms), one CNG auto-rickshaw, and three mobile phones used for drug transportation were also confiscated.
Seized weaponry included one pistol, one one-shooter gun, one single-barrel gun, one magazine, five rounds of ammunition, and a dagger. In anti-smuggling drives, police recovered 54 sacks of fertilizer and 2,000 pieces of medical injections, alongside impounding 17 motorcycles during various operations.
Read nextTanti Dal Leader Hacked to Death in Khulna Over Tk 10,000 DisputePolice also reported steady progress in case management. Out of 263 GR cases filed at Ukhia Police Station during these three months, 257 cases were disposed of.
Md. Atiqur Rahman Mazumder assumed charge as OC of Ukhia Police Station on July 9 this year. Since taking responsibility, he has prioritized continuous operations against criminals, identifying and arresting drug traffickers, and bringing warrant fugitives to justice. Under his leadership, law enforcement activities remain ongoing.
Particular emphasis has been placed on strict actions to curb drug trafficking, regular drives, and stern measures against juvenile gangs. Initiatives have also been taken to eliminate the influence of brokers (touts) within the police station.
OC Atiqur Rahman Mazumder stated, "Regardless of who the criminal is, they will be brought under the law. Ukhia Police will maintain a strict stance against drug eradication. The application of law will remain equal for all." He added that under the direction of the District Superintendent of Police, Ukhia Police Station has been made broker-free, with maximum professionalism maintained to ensure civic services.
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Reported by Sayeed Mohammed Anwar, Special Correspondent • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
