Chittagong University land used for liquor factory, 2 detained
The raid recovered a 30-litre drum of freshly brewed liquor, a five-litre container, several bottles of liquor, brewing equipment, a ledger book of sales, and weapons allegedly used for illegal wildlife hunting
A covert liquor production facility has been uncovered inside the Chittagong University (CU) campus, leading to the detention of two individuals during a late-night raid conducted by the university's proctorial team.
The operation was carried out around 12:20am last night (2 December) near the 'Greenhouse' area, located behind the Faculty of Biological Sciences. Officials seized around 40 litres of locally brewed liquor (Bangla mod) from a small room situated on the north side of a bridge in the area.
The raid was jointly led by CU Proctor Dr Hossain Shahid Sohrawardi and Assistant Proctor Nurul Hamid Kanan, with support from the university's security personnel and members of the campus police outpost.
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According to the university administration, the land leased by an individual named Bakhtiar Fakirastha had been cultivated by Sumon Chakma for nearly 15 years. He lived in a small fenced hut adjacent to two cattle sheds. Investigators found a long, enclosed veranda behind the main room that had allegedly been used as a full-scale liquor production facility. Sumon Chakma and a woman staying with him were detained during the raid.
Assistant Proctor Kanan said the team first grew suspicious after noticing frequent gatherings of outsiders near the Biological Sciences pond area.
"After several rounds of reconnaissance, we confirmed the activity and conducted the raid. Sumon Chakma and the woman with him admitted they are not married," he added.
The raid recovered a 30-litre drum of freshly brewed liquor, a five-litre container, several bottles of liquor, brewing equipment, a ledger book of sales, and weapons allegedly used for illegal wildlife hunting.
Proctorial officials said Sumon Chakma had long been involved in hunting wild boars, deer, and other wildlife from the surrounding forest areas, selling the meat regularly, allegedly including CU students.
Police later arrived at the spot, collected evidence, and initiated legal proceedings. A case has been filed against the detainee under the Narcotics Control Act, Wildlife Protection laws, and for involvement in immoral activities, the assistant proctor confirmed.
