An ongoing illegal operation involves burning toxic tannery waste on the banks of the Dhaleshwari River in Hoglagadi village, Keraniganj, to produce animal feed. This practice is emitting hazardous smoke that has caused widespread respiratory issues, headaches, and distress among local residents for the past three months.
| Name | Age | Role | Legal status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malek Miah | — | Alleged mastermind of the illegal operations | Accused |
| Jalil | — | Facilitator and wage payer | — |