Two YouTubers Sentenced Over Three Yaba Pills

In Sirajganj’s Ullapara area, a mobile court has sentenced two local YouTubers to one month in prison after they were apprehended with three Yaba tablets. In addition, each was fined 500 taka, with a further three-day custodial sentence imposed in case of non-payment. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon, 3 March, in the Shyamlipara locality of the Ullapara Upazila.

The convicted individuals have been identified as:

Tanvir Ahmed Mithu (28), son of Shah Alam from Nagroha Southpara, and

Md. Ashik (19), son of Nur Mohammad, residing in the same area.

According to UP Police Sub-Inspector Abdul Halim, the arrest followed a tip-off from confidential sources. During the operation, officers conducted a body search and recovered three Yaba tablets from Ashik. Following standard procedure, the Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO), T.M.R. Arif, presided over a mobile court, which delivered the sentence: one month imprisonment, 500 taka fine per individual, and a further three days in prison if the fine remains unpaid. The two individuals were subsequently sent to the district jail to serve their sentences.

Summary of Arrest and Sentence

Officials noted that the operation was part of ongoing anti-drug enforcement efforts in the upazila, aiming to curb drug distribution and raise public awareness about the consequences of illegal narcotics possession. The use of mobile courts allows local authorities to act swiftly, ensuring that offenders face immediate legal consequences.

Local law enforcement emphasised that such operations not only punish offenders but also serve as a deterrent to others involved in the illegal drug trade, particularly in smaller communities where public vigilance and timely action are crucial.

The Ullapara administration reiterated its commitment to conducting regular anti-narcotics drives to maintain community safety and prevent the spread of drugs among youths.