Important documents burned in Khagrachhari govt office fire

The incident occurred around 2:15 AM early Thursday (November 12), burning furniture, photocopy machines, and crucial official files across both rooms.

Upon receiving the alert, a unit from the Fire Service and Civil Defence rushed to the scene and brought the blaze under control after nearly half an hour of effort.

Khagrachhari Fire Service and Civil Defence Station Officer Mukul Kumar Nath said their vehicles reached the spot at 2:35 AM and extinguished the flames within 30 minutes. He confirmed that official records and several pieces of furniture were destroyed, adding that an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the fire.

Khagrachhari Superintendent of Police and the District Council Chairman visited the damaged offices following the incident. Officials are investigating whether the blaze was an act of sabotage, though nothing definitive can be confirmed until the probe concludes.

The loss of key documents and equipment from the two government offices has raised concerns over potential administrative disruptions in the respective departments.