DHAKA, Aug 7, 2026 (BSS) - Jatrabari police of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 12 people allegedly involved in various criminal activities during a special drive under Jatrabari area yesterday.

According to media and public relations division of DMP today, Jatrabari Police Station carried out the drive on Thursday and arrested them.

It said the arrestees included the accused in regular criminal cases as well as individuals allegedly involved in various other offences.

The release said the arrested were identified as  - Md Shakil, 23, Md Bappi, 27, Md Azizul Sheikh Aidul, 40, Md Didar Mia, 39, Md Sharif, 29, Md Tamim Mia, 22, Nur Mohammad Hasan alias Md Hasan Mia, 32, Md Saddam Hossain, 30, Md Abul Kashem, 52, Md Rifat Hossain Mimu, 29, Md Suman, 24 and Sohag Ahmed.

Police said legal proceedings against the arrestees are underway, adding that such special drives will continue to maintain law and order in the capital.