Drug Convictions and Fuel Station Inspections in Kaliganj

A mobile court operation in the Kaliganj Upazila of Gazipur has resulted in the conviction of two local men on drug-related charges. The administrative sweep, conducted on Saturday, 7 March 2026, targeted the illegal possession and consumption of narcotics in the Munsurpur area, while simultaneously ensuring regulatory compliance at local fuel dispensaries.

Judicial Action Against Narcotics

The operation was led by Zakia Sarwar Lima, the Executive Magistrate and Assistant Commissioner (Land) of Kaliganj. During the raid in Munsurpur village, law enforcement officials apprehended two individuals found in possession of heroin.

According to Mahbubul Islam, the Bench Assistant of the mobile court, the suspects were caught with four small packets (locally referred to as puria) of the illicit substance. Under the Narcotics Control Act, the magistrate summarily sentenced both men to one month of simple imprisonment. Sub-Inspector (SI) Abdul Alim of the Kaliganj Police Station served as the prosecutor during the proceedings.

The convicted individuals are identified as follows:

Regulatory Oversight of Fuel Stations

Following the drug-related arrests, the mobile court extended its operations to monitor the local energy sector. In light of the newly implemented national fuel rationing measures, the magistrate and her team conducted surprise inspections at several petrol pumps in the vicinity.

The primary objective of these visits was to ensure that fuel stations are adhering to the latest government directives regarding daily allocation limits for different vehicle classes. The authorities checked for potential hoarding, verified stock levels, and ensured that dealers were not overcharging consumers during the current period of heightened demand.

Strengthening Local Governance

These coordinated efforts by the Kaliganj administration reflect a dual commitment to public safety and economic order. By removing narcotics from the streets and enforcing transparency in essential services like fuel distribution, the local government aims to maintain stability in Gazipur.

The convicts were subsequently escorted to the local lock-up before their transfer to the central district jail. Officials have indicated that similar "surprise" mobile court sessions will continue throughout the month to deter criminal activity and ensure market fairness.