Arson attempt on 2 Hindu homes

Attackers in Jhalokathi’s Nolchiti tried but failed to burn down two Hindu homes.

Jhalokathi Correspondentbdnews24.com
Published : 12 Jan 2014, 07:17 AM
Updated : 12 Jan 2014, 07:17 AM

District Assistant Superintendant of Police AFM Anwar Hossain told bdnews24.com, the separate attacks happened at the Upazila’s Abhoynil and Fulhori village on Saturday.

Locals and people from both the households promptly doused the fire after the late night attack.
The fire however partly damaged the temple in the home and in another a room stacked with wood.

Police said they are investigating to see if the incidents are premeditated.

Dilip Shil of Abhoynil village told bdnews24.com he woke up and saw the temples terrace on fire.

The fire gutted images of Hindu gods but people put it out before it could do much damage.