An allegation has been raised that petrol was poured to set fire to the house of a businessman named Islamul Haq in the Khasmahal area of Satmera union under Panchagarh Sadar upazila at midnight. The victim businessman alleged that following a dispute over due money, his former business partner Rezaul Karim poured petrol through the window and set the house on fire.
Although Islamul Haq was not at home during the incident, his family members were inside. Hearing their screams, neighbors and other family members rushed to rescue the trapped occupants and extinguish the fire. While major casualties were avoided, important documents and some belongings inside the house were burned.
In this regard, the victim businessman filed a written complaint at the Panchagarh Sadar Police Station on Friday night. Local Union Parishad Chairman Rabiul Islam condemned the act and demanded bringing the culprits under the law. Panchagarh Sadar Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Mokhlesur Rahman stated that a complaint has been received and legal action will be taken after investigation.
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