Locals seize truck carrying 420 sacks of fertiliser in Jhenaidah

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The truck was carrying 420 sacks of TSP fertiliser to Kushtia. It was intercepted near Jhenaidah Cadet College on the Jhenaidah-Kushtia highway around 7:30pm. However, police did…

Locals in Jhenaidah on Tuesday seized a truck carrying fertiliser over allegations that it was being transported without valid documents and handed it over to police.

The truck was carrying 420 sacks of TSP fertiliser to Kushtia. It was intercepted near Jhenaidah Cadet College on the Jhenaidah-Kushtia highway around 7:30pm. However, police did not detain the driver or his helper.

According to locals, a truck was carrying fertiliser from Noapara in Jashore to Kushtia. Around 7:30pm, locals stopped the truck in front of Jhenaidah Cadet College and asked what it was carrying.

Those on board said they were transporting fertiliser from Noapara in Jashore to Kushtia. However, when the driver was asked to show a memo or consignment note for the fertiliser, he failed to produce any documents. Locals then held the truck and informed the district Truck-Lorry-Tractor and Covered Van Workers' Union and political leaders.

Speaking at the scene, Jhenaidah district Jubo Dal leader Sazzadul Haque Milon said, "After receiving a tip-off about fertiliser smuggling, locals intercepted a truck loaded with fertiliser and informed us. After the driver failed to show documents, we, along with Truck Workers' Union Secretary Majedul Haque, informed the officer-in-charge of Jhenaidah Sadar Police Station and the superintendent of police about the seizure. When police arrived at the scene, we handed the truck over to them."

Milon further said some unscrupulous people were creating an artificial fertiliser shortage and tarnishing the government's image.

Deputy Director of the Department of Agricultural Extension in Jhenaidah Md Kamruzzaman told The Daily Star around 10:15pm that he had received information about locals seizing a truck loaded with fertiliser.

"Officials from the administration have gone to the scene and are looking into the matter. Further legal action will be taken in accordance with the rules," he said.

However, Md Asaduzzaman, officer-in-charge (OC) of Jhenaidah Sadar Police…

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