Authorities in Kaliakair upazila of Gazipur detained a man for illegally storing approximately 3,000 liters of diesel. The operation took place on Saturday night near the Fatema Hotel area adjacent to the Kaliakair Bypass Bus Stand along the Dhaka-Tangail highway. A mobile court led by Assistant Commissioner (Land) Fahim Shahriar imposed a fine of 20,000 taka after recovering the fuel stored in 18 drums.

Police reported that a syndicate had been illegally collecting and hoarding fuel for an extended period. Acting on a tip-off, law enforcement and administrative officials conducted the raid that led to the arrest and seizure. The detained individual was identified as Abul Hossain.

Kaliakair Police Station Officer-in-Charge Khondaker Nasir Uddin stated that similar operations against illegal fuel trading would continue and that legal action would be taken against those involved.