Satkhira: A mobile court operation in Moutala Union in Kaliganj upazila of the district seized a large quantity of illegally stored fuel oil on Sunday afternoon. The operation was jointly conducted by the district administration, members of the Bangladesh Army, and the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB). The team recovered six barrels containing approximately 1,200 liters of diesel from the residence and personal godown of Moutala Union Parishad Chairman Md. Ferdaus Morol.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, during the drive, authorities also found 16 additional empty barrels at the premises. The raid was carried out following a confidential tip-off alleging that a significant amount of fuel had been stockpiled to create an artificial shortage.
The mobile court, led by Additional District Magistrate and Executive Magistrate Istiak Ahmed Apu, fined Md. Ferdaus Morol Taka 10,000 for illegally storing fuel. Officials involved in the operation said that such enforcement actions will continue across the district to prevent hoarding and ensure market stability. "No leniency will be shown to those attempting to create artificial crises of essential commodities," the magistrate added.