Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) members prevented a clash involving a group of teenagers at a Durga Puja mandap in Jhikargachha, Jashore, on Friday night and handed seven youths over to police.
The incident occurred at around 9:30pm on October 16 in front of the No. 1 Baroari Krishnanagar Puja Mandir.
According to the authorities, a dispute over smoking triggered a fight involving around 15 to 20 teenagers. During the altercation, some of them entered the temple premises, creating panic among visitors and devotees.
Six Ansar-VDP members on security duty quickly intervened, brought the situation under control and detained seven youths allegedly involved in the clash. They were later handed over to police for legal action.
The Ansar-VDP personnel involved in the operation were Commander Md Abdul Alim, VDP member Musa Karim, Ansar members Md Abdul Hakim, Md Rakib Hossain and Md Abdur Rahim, and VDP member Hasibul Islam.
The force said its members were performing security duties at Durga Puja mandaps across the country to ensure peaceful celebrations and public safety.
The incident highlighted the role of Ansar-VDP personnel in responding swiftly to disturbances and maintaining security at religious gatherings.
