Law enforcers intensify drives

Law enforcers have intensified drives country wide amid a surge in crimes.

A total of 1,657 people -- including muggers and robbers -- were arrested in the last 24 hours till yesterday afternoon, according to the Police Headquarters.

Joint forces arrested 743 individuals during the same period as part of "Operation Devil Hunt".

With these latest arrests, the total number of people arrested since the operation started on February 8 has risen to 11,313.

Additionally, 914 others, who were either accused or wanted in previous cases, were also arrested in the last 24 hours.

The government launched the operation on February 8 to restore law and order.

An analysis of reports from several districts by this newspaper found that many of the arrestees in the operation are members of the Awami League and its affiliated organisations, facing charges in cases filed after the fall of the Hasina-led government on August 5.

Despite "Operation Devil Hunt," crimes like mugging and robbery persist. To enhance security, the Law and Order Core Committee launched nine initiatives, including operations in crime-prone areas by a joint task force of the army, police, and BGB.

In Dhaka, integrated checkpoints and patrol operations have been strengthened in coordination with the DMP and other law enforcement agencies.

Meanwhile, Home Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has once again ordered law enforcement agencies to remain vigilant.

During an early morning visit to four police stations in the capital  -- Mirpur, Darus Salam, Adabor, and Mohammadpur -- he issued the directive.