Ukhiya, Aug 19 (V7N) — Ukhiya Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md Atikur Rahman Majumdar has issued a stern warning to drug dealers, urging them to abandon the illegal trade or leave the area.
“You must either give up drugs or leave Ukhiya. Either you will go to prison or quit the drug trade,” he said while addressing an anti-drug rally and street meeting at the premises of Khadijatul Kubra Girls’ Madrasa in Palongkhali union on Monday afternoon.
The programme was organised by Ukhiya Police under the slogan “Say No to Drugs”. The rally began at the madrasa premises, passed through nearby areas and the main local road, and returned to the venue, where a street meeting was held.
The OC said police operations against drugs would continue and that legal action would be taken against anyone involved in drug dealing and supply. “No one will be spared,” he said.
Speakers at the meeting said law enforcement operations alone would not be enough to eliminate drugs. They called for a united social movement involving families, communities and local residents to prevent drug abuse.
They also emphasised the role of families and communities in protecting young people from the harmful effects of drugs.
Ukhiya Police Station Inspector (Investigation) Kamal Uddin, Advocate Rezaul Karim Reza, Vice-President of Ukhiya Upazila BNP and Additional Public Prosecutor of the Cox’s Bazar District and Sessions Judge’s Court, Balukhali Police Outpost In-Charge Arman Azad, local political leaders, elected representatives, community leaders and residents attended the programme.
The participants pledged to contribute from their respective positions to making Ukhiya free from drugs.
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