Barguna shrine vandalised, torched during religious gathering
Mohammad Ariful Islam, officer-in-charge (OC) of Amtali Police Station, said, "The attack, vandalism, and arson occurred as a result of a dispute between the two parties"
A shrine was vandalised and set ablaze by locals during the annual religious gathering in Amtali Upazila of Barguna.
The incident occurred at around midnight on Sunday (16 March) at the Ismail Shah shrine in the Bottola area of Amtali Municipality.
Amtali Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Mohammad Ashraful Alam confirmed the matter this morning (17 March).
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It was reported that local people had prohibited the shrine authorities from organising the annual gathering during the month of Ramadan. This led to a verbal dispute between the shrine authorities and local residents. At that time, a group of people gathered and attacked the shrine, vandalising it and setting it on fire.
After being informed, the UNO Ashraful notified the police and the fire service. Fire service members arrived at the scene and controlled the fire after almost two hours.
He said, "Upon hearing the news of the attack and fire, I informed the police and fire service. Locals claim the incident occurred due to the organisation of the annual religious gathering during Ramadan."
Mohammad Ariful Islam, officer-in-charge (OC) of Amtali Police Station, said, "The attack, vandalism, and arson occurred as a result of a dispute between the two parties. No complaint has been filed. If any complaint is received, legal action will be taken after an investigation."
