Millions of meters of current nets were burnt and destroyed in Lakshmipur raid

Dalim Kumar Das Titu
District Fisheries Officer Aminul Islam is conducting a 22-day campaign in the Meghna River in Lakshmipur. On Saturday (October 18) morning, he embarked on a raid in Meghna along with naval police and coast guards. Meanwhile, some fishermen were seen fishing with boats in the last border area of ​​Lakshmipur Meghna.Chase the board. Meanwhile, when another boat of the Department of Fisheries came, they retreated. 2 lakh meters of current nets were seized.
Its market value is 40 lakh rupees. Also 80 kg of hilsa fish was seized. The caught fish are distributed among the three local Madrasahs. And 200,000 meters of electricity nets seized in public were set ablaze. According to the sources of the Department of Fisheries, there are 55,000 card holders among the registered fishermen in the district.Number 44167 so far. Since October 4, 132 raids have been conducted and 32 mobile coats have been conducted. Fish seized was 845 kg and net seized was 7 lakh meters with an estimated value of Rs 113 lakh. Up to 13 cases were filed and 6 fishermen were sent to jail, also fined 90 thousand taka. District Fisheries Officer Aminul Islam as well as Assistant Commissioner Bhumi Abhi Dash mobile court1 fisherman was fined Tk 2,000 by handling, Laxmipur Sadar Senior Upazila Fisheries Officer Mr. Mahmudul Islam Chowdhury and Naval Police were also present in the operation of the mobile coat. District Fisheries Officer Aminul Islam said that the campaign to protect mother hilsa will continue.