Arsonists involved in setting Mohanganj Express ablaze identified: DB chief

Harun-or-Rashid, chief of Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police said police have identified those involved in the arson attack on the Mohanganj Express at Tejgaon Railway Station.

Harun-or-Rashid confirmed the matter to the media at his Minto Road office in the capital on Thursday.
According to the DB chief, efforts are underway to arrest the suspects over the burning of four people to death in the fire.

He told reporters, "The DB has been conducting a shadow investigation since the incident. The police have information about the saboteurs. We have already collected the CCTV footage, and it is being analysed."

Harun further added that the police had identified several suspects and are working to arrest them. "We hope to arrest them soon," he said.

Four passengers were killed when arsonists set the Mohanganj Express ablaze early on Tuesday as it was entering the Tejgaon Station in Dhaka. Two of the bodies were charred beyond recognition.

The incident occurred amid a transport blockade called by the BNP ahead of the 12th parliamentary elections.

Describing the arson attack as absolutely vile, Harun said that torching passenger trains cannot be a legitimate part of any political programme.

"Those who have done this have been terrorising the public with their heinous acts since October 28."

BNP and its affiliated organisations have been calling hartals and blockades since clashes broke out after the opposition partys rally on October 28. Apart from vandalising vehicles, the partys loyalists have allegedly carried out arson attacks on trains as a part of their anti-government protest.