DHAKA, Jan 11, 2026 (BSS) - As part of Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2, police arrested 39 people in the last 24 hours during coordinated drives conducted by Jatrabari, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Khilkhet, Banani and Mirpur Model police stations.

The arrestees were involved in various criminal activities, including narcotics offenses, pending cases, warrants and other crimes. 

During the operations, 12 kilograms of ganja were also seized.

Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Muhammad Talebur Rahman confirmed the arrests and seizure.

Jatrabari Police Station arrested the highest number, 13 people, from crime-prone areas under its jurisdiction. 

The recovered ganja was seized from Jatrabari arrestees during the drive.

Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Police Station arrested 8 people in raids targeting regular and old cases, while Khilkhet Police Station detained 10 individuals during similar operations.

Meanwhile, Banani Police Station arrested 5 people involved in regular cases, warrants and other criminal activities. 

Mirpur Model Police Station arrested 3 people during its drive.
    
Police officials said the operations were carried out to curb crime and ensure public safety in the capital.

All the arrested individuals have been produced before the court for further legal proceedings.

The DMP has reiterated that Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2 will continue with intensified drives across the city to maintain law and order.