Miscreants burn down poultry farm

Miscreants set fire to a poultry farm at Bhojghat village in Harishankarpur union of Jhenaidah Sadar Upazila. The fire broke out at midnight on Friday.

Poultry farm owner Kazi Oliar Rahman said he was sleeping at home when the incident occurred.  Later, around 12:45 am he found that the whole farm is burning. Oliver screamed out loud at the sight and people came running. After informing the fire service, firefighters came to the spot and brought the fire under control. He said I have incurred about 2 lakh taka in losses. He lodged a written complaint with Jhenaidah Sadar Police Station on Saturday morning.

“It was deliberately done to hurt me financially," he said, However, he could not say who caused the incident.

Jhenaidah Sadar Police Station OC Mizanur Rahman said, "I have received a complaint about the incidents." Subject to the investigation, legal action will be taken against the culprits.