Fire breaks out at July Memorial in Habiganj
Photo: Agamir Somoy
A fire was set at the base of the 36 July Memorial in Habiganj. The incident has sparked various reactions on social media, with people expressing differing views. Police are investigating who was responsible for setting the fire.
Passersby spotted the fire at the base of the memorial, located beside the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, at around 3:00 am on Saturday. Upon receiving the information, police from Habiganj Sadar Model Police Station arrived at the scene. However, the fire had already been extinguished before they arrived.
The incident did not cause any major damage to the memorial. Only soot marks were left on its lower section.
Following the incident, various reactions emerged on Facebook. Some users blamed leaders of the banned Awami League for setting the fire. Meanwhile, several people supporting those accused also posted on social media, denying their involvement in the incident.
Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Habiganj Sadar Model Police Station Zahidul Haque said the fire had been extinguished before police reached the scene.
He said police were investigating who was involved in the incident. No decision has yet been made on filing a case over the incident.
