A mobile court in Kishoreganj’s Pakuandia upazila has sentenced three individuals to imprisonment and fines after they were detained on allegations of involvement in narcotics trading in Charpolash village. The operation, jointly conducted by the Upazila Administration and Pakuandia Police Station, forms part of an intensified drive against illegal drug activities in the region.
According to local sources, the raid was carried out on Monday night following confidential intelligence reports indicating active drug dealing in Charpolash village. Acting on the information, a coordinated team from the upazila administration and police launched a swift operation in the area, detaining three suspects who had long been under suspicion for their alleged involvement in narcotics distribution.
Following the arrests, a mobile court was convened on the spot and presided over by the Assistant Commissioner (Land) and Executive Magistrate, Rifaat Jahan. The court initiated separate cases against the accused under the Narcotics Control Act. Authorities confirmed that the detainees admitted their involvement during preliminary proceedings before the magistrate.
Based on their confessions and available evidence, the court sentenced each of them to one year of rigorous imprisonment along with a nominal fine of 100 Bangladeshi Taka. After the verdict was delivered, the convicts were transferred to prison on Tuesday afternoon.
The convicted individuals have been identified as Ratan Mia, son of Kenu Khalifa; Shafol Mia, son of Asad Morder; and Farjul, son of Gias Uddin—all residents of Charpolash village.
Details of the Convicted Individuals
| Name | Father’s Name | Village | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ratan Mia | Kenu Khalifa | Charpolash | 1 year rigorous imprisonment + fine |
| Shafol Mia | Asad Morder | Charpolash | 1 year rigorous imprisonment + fine |
| Farjul | Gias Uddin | Charpolash | 1 year rigorous imprisonment + fine |
The Officer-in-Charge of Pakuandia Police Station, SM Arifur Rahman, stated that anti-narcotics operations in the upazila would continue without interruption. He emphasised that law enforcement agencies remain committed to protecting young people from the growing threat of drug abuse and trafficking in rural communities.
Local administration officials noted that there had been longstanding concerns regarding drug-related activities in Charpolash and surrounding areas. The swift action by the mobile court has been widely welcomed by residents, who believe it has sent a strong warning to those engaged in illegal narcotics trade.
Community members expressed hope that such enforcement measures would discourage further criminal activity and restore a safer environment for young people. Meanwhile, authorities indicated that efforts are underway not only to detain low-level operatives but also to identify and dismantle the broader supply networks behind the trade.
Overall, the verdict is being viewed as a firm demonstration of the local administration’s zero-tolerance policy towards narcotics, reinforcing ongoing efforts to curb drug-related crime in the region.