An organised gang has stolen 4,292 litres of condensate oil by puncturing a national condensate pipeline using special equipment in Madhabpur, Habiganj.
Gas Transmission Company Limited (GTCL) has filed a case with police alleging the involvement of several individuals, including Islam Uddin, former UP member of Noapara village.
Md Zayed Hossain, deputy manager of GTCL, filed the case as plaintiff with Madhabpur Police Station on Wednesday. Earlier in the early hours of Wednesday, security guards of GTCL noticed the matter at a location named Daktar Bari in Noapara union of Madhabpur.
Subsequent searches led to the discovery of two large water tanks used for storing oil and various equipment in a pond at the house of the accused Islam Uddin, along with two large pits created in the house for keeping oil.
Dulal Miah, supervisor of GTCL security guards, said Islam Uddin moved around near the spot the previous night and prevented security personnel from going there.
Md Monirul Islam, deputy general manager (security) of GTCL Ashuganj region, said an organised gang including Islam Uddin was involved in the incident, and a case was filed with Madhabpur Police Station.
Zayed informed that 4,292 litres of condensate oil were stolen over two days. Md Shamim Hasan, sub-assistant engineer of GTCL, said oil was stolen by puncturing the pipeline with special equipment.
Contact was made with the accused Islam Uddin over mobile phone, but his statement could not be obtained.
Sohel Rana, officer-in-charge of Madhabpur Police Station, said Samsuddin Chowdhury, sub-inspector of the police station, visited the scene after receiving information and seized evidence.
He added that a regular case was registered based on the written complaint from GTCL authorities, and police operations are continuing to arrest those involved.
