Sureshwar River Police arrested three fishermen during a drive conducted to enforce the government ban on protecting mother hilsa in Naria, Shariatpur. Law enforcement also seized 100 meters of illegal current net and an engine-driven wooden boat used for fishing.
The operation was carried out on Wednesday (October 11) in the Padma River near the Mulfatganj area under Naria Upazila.
According to police sources, the Sureshwar River Police Outpost conducted the drive in the Padma River as part of enforcing government restrictions to ensure the breeding and conservation of mother hilsa. During the drive, three individuals were arrested for catching fish using prohibited current nets. An engine-powered wooden boat and 100 meters of current net were confiscated.
The arrestees have been identified as Kajol Bepari (22), son of Jinal Uddin Bepari; Md. Biplob (27), son of Mahe Alam Dewan; and Md. Shafiqul Alam. Details regarding their addresses and full identities are specified in the formal complaint.
The operation was led by Sureshwar River Police Outpost ASI (Unarmed) Md. Nasir Uddin. Preparation is underway to take legal action against the detainees.
Mohammad Wahiduzzaman, In-charge of Sureshwar River Police Outpost, stated that river police drives in the Padma River will continue to enforce the government ban and protect mother hilsa. Legal action will be taken against anyone caught fishing with prohibited current nets in violation of the ban.
Anwar Hossain, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Naria Police Station, said that the Sureshwar River Police Outpost has detained three individuals and necessary legal measures will be taken following verification.
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Reported by District Representative, Shariatpur • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
