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KHULNA, June 14, 2026 (BSS) - A total of 21 people were arrested in a special 
joint operation today conducted by the Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP) to 
maintain law and order, ensure public safety, and curb criminal activities in 
the city.

According to a KMP press release issued on Sunday, the operation was carried 
out across different parts of the metropolis from 6 pm on June 13 to 10 am on 
June 14 under the overall directives of the Police Commissioner.

The arrestees include six from Khulna Police Station area, five from 
Sonadanga Model Police Station, three from Labanchara, one from Harintana, 
two from Khalishpur, one from Daulatpur, one from Arongghata and one from 
Khan Jahan Ali Police Station were held by the different police personnel by 
concerned police stations and one was detained from Sadar thana area of the 
district by the Detective Branch (DB) of police.

KMP sources said legal proceedings against the detainees are underway in 
connection with various allegations and cases filed at the respective police 
stations.

The press release said police operations against terrorism, extortion, drug 
trafficking, mugging, and other criminal activities would continue to ensure 
the safety of city residents and maintain a peaceful law-and-order situation.

KMP also urged citizens to cooperate with law enforcement agencies by 
providing information on criminal activities to help strengthen crime 
prevention efforts.