Fire burns documents, furniture at Khagrachari govt offices
Photo: Agamir Somoy
A fire broke out at the Khagrachari Sadar Upazila Land Office and Upazila Social Services Office, burning documents, furniture, and a photocopy machine on Thursday.
Khagrachari Fire Service Station Officer Mukul Kumar Nath confirmed the matter and said firefighters arrived at the scene at 2:35 am. It took around 30 minutes to bring the fire under control. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire.
Upazila Social Services Officer Champak Kanti Chakma added that they do not know how the fire originated. However, he confirmed that documents, furniture, and a photocopy machine were burned in the fire.
Khagrachari Hill District Council Chairman and the Superintendent of Police inspected the site of the incident.
Khagrachari Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md Kayed Kislou said authorities are examining whether there is any link to sabotage in the fire incident. A General Diary (GD) has been filed at the police station.
