The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Barisal

A case has been filed in Patuakhali against forest officials and fishermen for destroying and concealing evidences on the deaths of domestic animals.

Such deaths of the domestic animals were caused by drinking of water poisoned by fishermen to catch fish.

Sabuj Khalifa, a farmer of Char Montaj, has filed the case with Patuakhali Tribunal for Prevention of Crimes against Public Safety under Speedy Trial Act. The judge of the tribunal on Thursday ordered officer in charge of Rangabali police station to investigate into the matter and submit its report as early as possible.

Kazi M Alauddin, bit officer, Somen Barua, assistant bit officer, M Rafiq, office assistant of Sonarchar forest bit, Ata Elahi, forest bit officer of Char Montaj and their collaborators and fishermen Mosharraf Hossain, Narayan Howladar, Biswa Kabiraj, Sumon Kabiraj and Nira Howladar have been made accused in the case.