Ansar-VDP acts in 131 incidents during Durga Puja, 49 detained nationwide
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During Durga Puja, Bangladesh Ansar and VDP intervened in 131 security-related incidents across the country, detaining 49 individuals and rescuing 15 children. Tragically, four Ansar members died while on duty, and 17 others were injured or fell ill.
- Over 212,000 Ansar-VDP personnel were deployed across 33,165 puja mandaps nationwide.
- Forces intervened in 131 incidents including idol vandalism attempts, disputes, and drug offenses.
- Four force members died on duty, while 17 others were injured or fell ill.
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Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) maintained high vigilance to ensure the peaceful celebration of Sharadiya Durga Puja across the country. Operating on the frontlines, the force took immediate preventive action in 131 incidents around various puja pandals. A total of 49 individuals were detained across 24 separate incidents for attempting to disrupt peace or engage in criminal acts, according to an official release by the force's public relations division on Thursday.
Ansar headquarters detailed that 212,818 personnel were deployed to secure 33,165 puja venues nationwide, reinforced by 104 specialized striking force teams comprising 624 personnel on constant alert. Out of the 131 recorded incidents, the personnel successfully thwarted 20 attempts to vandalize idols, de-escalated 36 local disputes, and prevented two attempts at arson. Additionally, 13 narcotics-related interventions were conducted, six individuals were detained for theft, and 15 lost children were rescued and safely reunited with their guardians.
Tragically, while discharging their duties with dedication, four Ansar-VDP members lost their lives, and 17 others sustained injuries or fell critically ill. A significant innovation this year was the implementation of the 'Sharadiya Suraksha App', which empowered 66,330 female Ansar members to transmit real-time incident reports directly from mandaps to central command, allowing rapid joint responses with local police and puja organizers.
Major General Abdul Motaleb Sazzad Mahmud, Director General of Ansar and VDP, personally inspected numerous puja venues across Dhaka and surrounding regions, commending the cooperation between local communities and law enforcement. Concluding the intensive week-long deployment that began on October 15, officials noted that the prompt response mechanism played an instrumental role in fostering confidence among devotees nationwide.
“The deployment of over 200,000 Ansar-VDP personnel coupled with digital monitoring like the 'Sharadiya Suraksha App' demonstrated an effective security protocol for Durga Puja. Rapid deterrence against vandalism and criminal elements successfully prevented potentially volatile situations from escalating. The ultimate sacrifice of four on-duty members underscores the risks faced on the ground and sets a strong benchmark for preemptive public safety coordination during major national festivals.”
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