Police arrested 183 people across Rajshahi Range in a special 24-hour drive, filing 54 cases and seizing weapons, drugs and illegal liquor.
Rajshahi Range Police conducted a major anti-crime operation over 24 hours ending September 14, 2026, resulting in the arrest of 183 individuals across the region. The drive, which covered multiple districts including Naogaon, Rajshahi, Natore, Chapainawabganj and others within the range, led to the filing of 54 criminal cases.
During the operation, law enforcement officers seized two foreign-made pistols, bullets, yaba tablets, heroin, cannabis, foreign liquor and locally-made alcohol. The arrested individuals were involved in various criminal activities, according to police sources.
The Rajshahi Range Police media wing disclosed this information in an official press release on September 14. Such coordinated drives are part of ongoing efforts to maintain law and order across the northwestern region of Bangladesh.
All detained persons have been processed through the legal system and cases are being investigated. Police officials stated that regular anti-crime operations will continue to ensure public safety and security in the region.