Tag officer assaulted in Khagrachhari over octane dispute

A tag officer was allegedly assaulted by a group of youths in Khagrachari town after refusing to provide extra octane, officials said.

The incident took place around 3:30 pm on Monday in the Mahajan Para area, Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Faria Sultana confirmed.

The injured Hemant Chakma is an employee of the Khagrachari Sadar Upazila Land Office.

According to sources, fuel distribution began at Meherunnesa filling station in the town around 9:00 am, where octane was being sold at Tk 500 per allocation. At one stage, some youths demanded additional octane in plastic containers, but the tag officer refused.

Later, when Hemant Chakma went to a nearby eatery in Mahajan Para for lunch, the youths allegedly dragged him out and beat him with sticks, breaking his hand.

Locals rescued him and took him to Khagrachari Sadar Hospital.

Upazila Nirbahi Officer Faria Sultana said efforts are underway to identify those involved and take legal action against them.

Source: UNB