Police have detained 385 people in a coordinated crackdown across Cumilla district targeting alleged instigators of labour unrest, members of banned organisations and juvenile gangs, muggers and people involved in drug-related crimes.

The operation was conducted simultaneously across all 18 police station areas from Monday evening until midnight, according to a press release signed by Additional Superintendent of Police Md Lutfar Rahman on Tuesday.

Senior police officers took part in the drive, which involved all units of the district police, including the Detective Branch (DB).

During the operation, detectives detained Masud Rana, 26, whom police identified as a key instigator of unrest among factory workers.

According to police, Masud had been inciting labour protests through social media posts.

The operation mainly focused on areas where juvenile gangs and unruly youths were active, police said.

Those detained include alleged drug dealers and users, muggers, members of banned organisations and juvenile gangs, and accused wanted in connection with various cases.

Police said they conducted such drives regularly to prevent young people from getting involved in criminal activities and help them return to their studies.

The district police also vowed to continue the operations to improve public safety and maintain law and order.

At the same time, police maintained strict monitoring to ensure that no innocent person was harassed during the operations.