Dhaka, March 25 -- Police have arrested seven people in Jamalpur with 3,053 litres of petrol, stockpiled for illegal sale, after locals intervened to stop black-market activities.

The arrests took place in the small hours of Wednesday at Kendua Kalibari in Jamalpur Sadar, according to Jamalpur Sadar Police chief Mizanur Rahman.

The detainees are: Abdul Hakim, 40, Phul Mia, 38, Hafizur Rahman, 40, Shah Alam, 50, Maruf Hossain, 25, Jaglu Mia, 45, and Shabuj Mia, 40.

One is from Bogura, while the rest are residents of different Jamalpur Upazilas.

Locals say Jamalpur, like the rest of the country, is facing a fuel shortage.

Supply at petrol stations is limited in some areas, while some stations remain closed.

Even where small amounts ar...