HABIGANJ, June 13, (V7N) – Three members of an anti-drug organization have been allegedly attacked in Noagaon-Kalikapur village of Baghasura union in Madhabpur upazila. The injured have been admitted to the hospital, and members of the organization along with local youths have taken out a protest march demanding justice. The organization, called 'Noagaon Samaj Kalyan Jubo Sangha,' was recently formed by village youths and has been conducting anti-drug rallies, awareness campaigns, and evicting drug addicts' hangouts.

According to local sources, on Friday morning, members of the Sangha — Shimul (19), Nahid (20), and Saymon (25) — were attacked by members of the so-called 'Nurul Haque Bahini' from the same village after being found alone. Locals rescued them and admitted them to Madhabpur Upazila Health Complex. Following the attack, members of the organization and local youths took out a protest march demanding the immediate arrest and exemplary punishment of the attackers.

During the protest, an alleged drug addicts' hangout belonging to Nurul Haque was evicted based on complaints from locals. Tension prevails in the area over the incident. Javed Mia, president of the organization, said, "We have declared war on drugs. Three members of my organization were attacked because they took a stand against drug dealers and users." He also claimed they have not been receiving effective cooperation from Madhabpur police station for a long time.

Local APP Advocate Sajedur Rahman condemned the attacks, stating the incident is "very sad and condemnable." He demanded a proper investigation and exemplary punishment for those involved, while also calling on police to play a more active and strong role in eradicating drugs. He urged the administration to seriously consider local complaints about lack of police cooperation.

Madhabpur Police Station Officer-in-Charge Sohel Rana said, "We have not received any written complaint about the incident yet. If we receive a complaint, we will investigate and take legal action. The police's drive to eradicate drugs is ongoing and the police always cooperates in anti-drug activities." The organization has vowed to continue their movement until their village becomes drug-free.

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