In Keshavpur, two paan barges were burnt, ash/damage Tk. 25 lakhs

In Keshavpur, two paan barges were burnt, ash/damage Tk. 25 lakhs
Photo: Paresh Debnath

Daily Bijoy News Keshavpur Jessore Correspondent:

Sushant Sen and Rezaul Islam of Altapol village in Sadar Union of Keshavpur, two bean barges were burnt to ashes, causing a loss of Tk 25 lakh to the two farmers, claimed the aggrieved farmers. The incident took place on Saturday (June 7-24) night. Keshabpur fire service personnel quickly reached the spot and brought the fire under control. Police also visited the spot. The victims lodged a written complaint with the police saying that miscreants had deliberately set fire to the bar due to enmity.

Sushant Sen, the victim betel grower, said, I have cultivated betel on the 50th century land. On Saturday night, after receiving the news of a fire in the barge of Pan, I went to the barge and saw the fire burning. Someone deliberately set my drinking vessel on fire. The barge burned and caused a loss of about 15 lakh rupees. I want a fair trial. Rezaul Islam, owner of another betel barge, said, I cultivated betel on 42 century land. Due to enmity, miscreants have set the barge on fire. All the paan of the fire barge has been burnt to ashes. I have lost about 10 lakh rupees. I strongly demand the administration to identify the culprits in such incidents and bring them under the law.

Keshabpur Fire Service and Civil Station leader Mujibur Rahman said that the Pan barge fire was brought under control after an hour of effort. Farmers have suffered a lot in the fire. It is not known exactly how the fire started. However, due to the connection of the electric irrigation motor across the pan barge, fire may occur due to short circuit.  Officer-in-charge of Keshavpur police station Zahirul Alam said, I have received a complaint about the fire in the bean barge in Altapol village. The matter will be investigated and legal action will be taken.

Daily Bijoy News/ Paresh Debnath