A fire was set at the Khagrachhari Sadar Upazila land and social services offices, with police recovering a three-litre kerosene bottle from behind the premises, indicating a planned arson attack.
The Incident
The incident took place on Wednesday evening (November 12) at the upazila land and social services office in Khagrachhari. Miscreants set fire to the office, which quickly spread. Fire service personnel arrived at the scene and brought the blaze under control, but not before parts of the office were damaged.Kerosene Bottle Recovered
Following the incident, police inspected the scene. As part of the investigation, a three-litre kerosene bottle was recovered from behind the office. Police suspect the miscreants used the kerosene to carry out the arson. The bottle has been preserved as evidence, and a detailed investigation is underway.Investigation and Next Steps
Police are treating the incident with seriousness and have begun efforts to identify the perpetrators. Local sources indicate there had been some complications surrounding the land and social services office recently, though it is not yet confirmed whether they are linked to the arson. Police have stated that further details will be provided once the investigation concludes.The incident has caused some panic in the area. Local residents have demanded a swift investigation and legal action against those responsible. They condemned the attack on a government office as highly reprehensible.
