Bangladesh, March 29 -- To address the rising incidence of teenage crime, the police have initiated proactive measures by targeting gang leaders and sponsors. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued directives to various police stations to compile comprehensive identification details, including names and any political affiliations, of these individuals. Additionally, stations have been instructed to update lists containing information on local teenage gang members.

The police have highlighted the involvement of numerous teenage gangs in recent capital murders. Moreover, incidents such as area-specific extortion, land encroachment, and intergroup clashes have become alarmingly frequent. Furthermore, instances of crimes like murder ...