The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Faridpur

Five jute godwns were gutted by fire in Kamarkhali bazar under Madhukhali upazilla of this district on Thursday.

According to Deputy Commissioner of Faridpur Aktaruzzaman Md. Mostofa Kamal, so far during last twenty days at least 25 such fire incidents occurred in different places of the district, particularly where jute godowns are located.

The DC describes the incidents as an act of sabotage and said that at Kamarkhali, Boalmari and Hat Krishnapur the fire occurred thrice. The DC said that the situation is very much alarming in the jute godowns area. He has asked the Police and Jute Directorate authorities to look into the matter on an urgent basis.

During this time he visited the areas and held meetings with the local people to be vigilant, but no tangible result was achieved.