Published: 03:27 PM, 17 October 2026
Ansar-VDP Members Prevent Clash at Durga Puja Mandap in Jashore, Detain Seven Teenagers
Members of the Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) took swift action to prevent a clash involving a teenage gang at a Durga Puja mandap in Jhikargachha upazila of Jashore district on Friday night, detaining seven teenagers and handing them over to police for further legal action.
The incident occurred at around 9:30 pm in front of the No. 1 Barowari Krishnanagar Puja Mandir while Ansar-VDP members were deployed to ensure security during the Sharadiya Durga Puja celebrations.
According to sources, a fight broke out among approximately 15 to 20 teenagers over smoking cigarettes. At one point, some of those involved entered the temple premises, triggering panic among visitors and devotees.
Ansar-VDP personnel assigned to the mandap's security quickly intervened to bring the situation under control.
Considering the seriousness of the incident, six Ansar-VDP members on duty acted with caution, courage and professionalism to restrain the teenagers involved in the clash. Seven of them were detained and handed over to the police officers responsible for the area for further legal action. Police later took the teenagers to the police station.
The Ansar-VDP personnel involved in the operation were Commander Md. Abdul Alim, VDP member Musa Karim, Ansar members Md. Abdul Hakim and Md. Rakib Hossain, VDP member Hasibul Islam, and Ansar member Md. Abdur Rahim.
Across Bangladesh, members of the Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party are performing security duties with dedication, vigilance and a strong sense of responsibility to ensure the safety of Durga Puja mandaps during the Sharadiya festivities.
The incident in Jashore highlights the swift response and professional conduct of Ansar-VDP personnel deployed on the ground in protecting religious venues, managing unexpected situations and maintaining public safety.
