Member of Parliament for Madaripur-1, Sayeed Uddin Ahmad Hanzala, personally joined a special anti-drug operation in Shibchar upazila of Madaripur district on the night of May 18. Despite heavy rain, the operation was conducted in Ramrayer Kandi area under Umedpur Union, leading to the arrest of three individuals with drugs. A mobile court later sentenced each of them to two years in prison.

According to local sources, the detainees were identified as Abdul Ali, 63, his wife Shahida, 48, and Md. Wasim Aknon, 40. Assistant Commissioner (Land) Shaikha Sultana led the mobile court, which also recovered drug paraphernalia and cash during the raid. MP Hanzala stated that eliminating drugs from society requires collective effort and reaffirmed that such operations will continue.

Local residents said the MP’s direct participation in the field boosted public confidence and created fear among drug dealers, bringing a sense of relief to the community.