Two buses parked on a roadside in the Pallabi area of the capital were set on fire on Wednesday (November 11) noon. Upon receiving the report, fire service personnel rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control after nearly an hour of effort.
Incident Details
According to eyewitnesses and fire service sources, two passenger buses were parked beside a busy road in Pallabi. Suddenly, smoke was seen rising from one of the buses, and within moments, the fire spread. Locals informed the fire service, and a unit arrived at the scene to begin firefighting operations.Fire service personnel said the fire was fully brought under control after about an hour of effort. During this time, the two buses sustained extensive damage. However, no casualties have been reported in the incident.
Allegations of Sabotage
Following the incident, panic has spread across the area. Locals suspect this could be part of a premeditated act of sabotage. However, no immediate statement was available from law enforcement agencies in this regard.Notably, on Tuesday (November 10), two buses parked in a garage in Naogaon were also set on fire, where sabotage was alleged. Additionally, an incident of pouring petrol on the wheels of a stationary truck and setting it ablaze occurred in Narayanganj. Investigating agencies are looking into whether there is any connection between these incidents.
Investigation and Next Steps
Police have visited the scene and launched an investigation into the Pallabi incident. Efforts are underway to identify those involved in the arson by collecting CCTV footage. Alongside the fire service, the police's Criminal Investigation Department is also working to determine the cause of the incident.The incident caused some disruption to traffic in the area, but the situation later returned to normal. The bus owners are attempting to assess the extent of the damage.
