Two Ansar members were injured and a shotgun went missing in Gazaria river on Friday after a fishing trawler rammed into the speedboat of Mehendiganj upazila nirbahi officer (UNO) while he was overseeing a ban on Hilsa fishing.
Confirming the incident UNO Mohammad Shahadat Hossain Masud said legal action will be taken in this regard.
He gave no further details about the incident that occurred in Darirchar Khajuria Union of Mehendiganj upazila of the district.
The injured have been given first aid.
The divers of Barisal River Fire Service station launched a search for the missing firearm.
The 22-day Hilsa ban took effect on Sunday midnight aimed at ensuring the safe spawning of the popular fish during its peak breeding period. The ban will remain in place till October 25.
Fisheries department, upazila and district administrations, police and coast guard personnel will carry out regular drives to make sure that the ban is implemented strictly.
Source: United News of Bangladesh