Jahirul Islam, a dealer for the government’s Open Market Sale (OMS) program in Titas, Cumilla, was caught red-handed attempting to embezzle 35 sacks of government rice using a pickup van on Monday night. Local residents intercepted the vehicle and handed him over to police and administration officials. Jahirul, a leader of the Swechchhasebak Dal, confessed to the embezzlement. A mobile court sentenced him to three months of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Tk 50,000. Jahirul currently serves as Joint Convener of the Cumilla North District unit of the Swechchhasebak Dal.