JHENAIDAH, Feb 27, 2026 (BSS) - A mobile court in Kaliganj upazila fined two 
individuals a total of Taka 1 lakh on Thursday for the illegal excavation of 
soil from agricultural land.

The operation was carried out to prevent activities that jeopardize local 
farming and environmental stability.

The mobile court conducted the raids on Thursday afternoon across various 
areas within the Jamal and Kola Unions of Kaliganj upazila. 

Led by Assistant Commissioner (Land) Abdullah Al Faruk, the operation 
targeted unauthorized soil cutting that caused long-term damage to the 
terrain.

Information regarding the penalties and the scope of the drive was formally 
shared by the Kaliganj upazila administration this morning.

During the drive, two separate cases were filed against the accused 
individuals.

The mobile court issued the sentences under Section 13 of the Land Crime 
Prevention and Redress Act, 2023, after the offenses were proven. 

The court imposed a total fine of Taka 1 lakh on the two perpetrators for 
their involvement in the illegal activity.

Assistant Commissioner (Land) Abdullah Al Faruk characterized illegal soil 
excavation as a serious offense with detrimental consequences for the 
community.

Assigning the reasons for the legal action, the AC Land said the practice is 
strictly prohibited due to harm to agricultural land productivity by 
significantly degrading the fertility and quality of farmland topsoil and 
negative impact on the local environment by disrupting the ecological balance 
and regional environmental health.

The Kaliganj upazila administration has reaffirmed its commitment to 
maintaining a zero-tolerance policy regarding illegal land activities. 

Officials stated that regular drives will continue to be conducted to 
identify and penalize violators. 

Strict legal measures will be implemented against any individuals who 
disregard land laws as part of an ongoing effort to protect the region's 
essential agricultural resources and environmental integrity.