Feni, March 25 -- Fear and uncertainty loom over Feni town as darkness no longer offers comfort here but deepens unease.

The destruction of 240 CCTV cameras across 150 locations has stripped the town of its once-watchful eyes, leaving residents and business owners exposed to the rising tide of crime.

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With surveillance in tatters, the streets have become playgrounds for criminals, emboldened by the absence of watchful lenses.

As dusk falls, an air of unease settles over the town, where the silent hum of security cameras has been replaced by whispered fears of robbery, dacoity and violence.

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