Authorities in Meherpur district detained a man named Moyazzem Hossain from Fatepur village for allegedly storing 800 liters of diesel illegally. The seizure and arrest took place on the night of March 31, 2026, and the suspect was handed over to Meherpur Sadar Police Station along with the confiscated fuel.

According to Assistant Commissioner Entamul Haque of the Meherpur district administration, the operation was conducted following complaints from local residents. Law enforcement recovered the diesel from the suspect’s residence during the raid. Officer-in-Charge Humayun Kabir of Meherpur Sadar Police Station confirmed that legal proceedings are underway regarding the illegal storage of diesel.

Officials stated that the confiscated fuel has been secured, and further legal action against the detainee is in process.