None involved in Sada Pathor looting will be spared: Public admin senior secy
Mokhles Ur Rahman is leading a five-member investigation committee to inspect the alleged looting of stones
The government will not spare anyone involved in the illegal extraction and looting of stones from Sylhet's Sada Pathor area, regardless of their political or administrative position, asserted Dr Md Mokhles Ur Rahman, senior secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration.
"Sada Pathor was not just looted, but completely plundered. Those involved, no matter how influential they are in any political party or administration, will not be exempt from the law," the senior secretary said this morning (22 August) while visiting the site in Companiganj.
During his visit, the senior secretary also announced that special packages would be introduced for Sada Pathor and other tourist centres, adding that the area would be brought under 24-hour CCTV surveillance to prevent any further illegal activities.
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Mokhles Ur Rahman is leading a five-member investigation committee, formed by the Cabinet Division, that is currently inspecting the alleged looting of stones from the popular tourism spot.
The committee's visit is a response to widespread criticism and alleged corruption over illegal stone extraction, which has severely damaged the environment and aesthetics of the area. It has been tasked with identifying the responsible individuals and submitting a report to the Cabinet Division within 10 days.
Other officials present during the inspection included Energy and Mineral Resources Division Secretary Saiful Islam, Sylhet Divisional Commissioner Khan Md Reza-un-Nabi, and Sylhet Deputy Commissioner Md Sarwoer Alam.
The delegation spoke with local residents and administrative officials to gather information.
