In a separate anti-drug operation in Bakerganj, Barisal, a person named Shahadat was arrested with 27 pieces of Yaba and another person named Ratan Shil while consuming marijuana in a salon.

On Thursday (October 22, 2026), they were arrested in separate operations in Bhorpasha Union and Kamarkhali Bazar of Dudhlama area of ​​the upazila. At that time, another person named Rubel Mallick escaped after being chased by the police.

According to police sources, Shahadat was arrested from the area adjacent to the Gazi Bari Mosque in Ward No. 5 of Bhorpasha Union of the upazila. He is a resident of Ward No. 2 of Krishnakathi village and is a grill trader by profession. He has a shop next to the highway at the head of Ansar Road. He was arrested with the joint efforts of the police and local people. The operation was led by Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Bakerganj Police Station Adilur Rahman. Sub-Inspector (SI) Rafiq was also present at the time. 27 pieces of Yaba were recovered from Shahadat during the operation.

On the other hand, SI Rafiq arrested Ratan Shil in a raid in Ward No. 5 of Kamarkhali Bazar in Dudhlamou area of ​​the upazila. Police said that Ratan Shil was smoking marijuana in his salon at the time of the arrest. At that time, the police chased Rubel Mallick, who was hiding next to the shop, but he fled.

Meanwhile, local residents have demanded that those involved in drug trafficking in the area be identified and brought to justice. They allege that the spread of drugs is threatening the future of the youth and school-going students. They also said that various crimes including theft of water motors and electricity cables are also taking place in the area.

Bakerganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Adilur Rahman said that drug consumption and trading incidents occur in densely populated parts of the cantonment area, sand fields and embankment roads. He urged the locals to cooperate with the police in preventing drugs.

The OC also said, "Let's all say no to drugs. Keep an eye on where your children go and what they do. If everyone cooperates, InshaAllah, it will be possible to uproot the roots of drugs." Police said that the arrested Shahadat and Ratan Shil have been sent to jail after completing the legal process. The OC also said that such operations against drugs will continue.