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Truck Driver Jailed After 5-Km Chase in Lakshmipur

Friday, 13 November 2026, 8:20

Truck Driver Jailed After 5-Km Chase in Lakshmipur

A truck was intercepted after a chase of about five kilometres in the Lakshmipur municipality bus terminal area when the driver tried to flee ignoring police signals. A mobile court sentenced the driver to seven days of simple imprisonment for lacking a driving licence and disobeying the signal.

The operation was conducted on Thursday night by executive magistrate and Lakshmipur Sadar Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) Sanjay Ghosh to ensure road safety. During the drive, six others were fined a total of 12,500 Taka for offences including lack of fitness certificates and licences, using hydraulic horns, and reckless driving. Authorities stated that such operations will continue in the public interest.

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