Narayanganj, September 15, 2026: Police have arrested 16 people, including warrant-listed accused, accused in regular criminal cases, cases filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act and the Anti-Discrimination Movement cases, as well as drug users, during a special operation in Sonargaon, Narayanganj.

The special operation was conducted throughout Tuesday (September 15) at various locations across the Sonargaon police station area. Several teams of police took part in the operation under the leadership of Sonargaon Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Mohammad Abdul Barik, PPM, following instructions from Narayanganj Superintendent of Police Mohammad Habibur Rahman.

According to police sources, among the 16 arrested, seven were identified as drug users, two were accused in regular cases, two were accused in cases filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act, three were accused in Anti-Discrimination Movement cases, and two were wanted in connection with arrest warrants.

The seven arrested on charges related to drug use were Apon Khan, Md. Imran, Khorshed, Md. Akbar, Md. Afaz Uddin, Jasim Sarker and Md. Tajul Islam.

Md. Shah Alam of Senpara in Bardi and Rakibul Hasan Emon of the Pirojpur area were arrested in connection with regular criminal cases.

The two arrested in Anti-Terrorism Act cases were Md. Masum of Mograpara Union and Ismail Rahman Ratin of Sonargaon Municipality. Meanwhile, Mohammad Rabbi Simanta Gazi, Monir Hossain and Abdur Rahman Omi were arrested in Anti-Discrimination Movement cases.

Police said the arrested individuals were allegedly affiliated with various political organizations.

On the other hand, Md. Ujjal Mia of Goaldi area and Md. Abdus Salam alias Sentu Mia of Bhabanathpur area were arrested as warrant-listed accused.

Police said necessary legal action has been taken against the arrested individuals under the relevant laws, following which they were sent to the appropriate court.

Sonargaon Police Station said regular operations are being conducted to curb drug-related and other criminal activities in the area. Such operations will be intensified in the future as part of ongoing efforts to control crime.