Pump manager beaten, Natore-Dhaka highway blocked over fuel crisis

A petrol pump manager was beaten and a journalist was assaulted while reporting on alleged fuel stockpiling in Natore on Tuesday night.

A local youth allegedly attacked Sanu Saha, manager of Natore Petroleum Agency in Hafrasta area around 9AM, after being denied petrol in a jerrycan, leaving him injured.

Later the attacker fled the scene after being chased by locals.

Natore Sadar Police Station OC Shafiqul Islam said legal action would be taken upon receiving a formal complaint.

Meanwhile, bikers blocked Natore-Dhaka highway in Mokrampur area after a nearby filling station ran out of fuel, causing a long tailback on the busy road.