Dhaka, April 7 -- A filling station in Noakhali's Subarnachar Upazila has come under attack after motorists, unable to obtain fuel, allegedly vandalised the premises in a burst of anger.

Two people have been detained and handed over to police.

The incident took place in the afternoon at Noorani Filling Station, said Char Jabbar Police chief Lutfor Rahman.

Quoting witnesses, police said drivers of motorcycles and other vehicles had been queuing since morning to refuel.

Around 5 pm, authorities announced that fuel stocks had run out, triggering frustration among those waiting.

A group of young men then launched an attack on the station, damaging parts of the facility. When workers attempted to intervene, tensions escalated between the ...