Cement-carrying truck torched in Sirajganj

A truck carrying cement was set on fire in the Nalka Overbridge area of Salanga in Sirajganj, situated along the western highway of the Bangabandhu Bridge, early Saturday.

Anamul Haque, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Salanga Police Station, confirmed the matter.

He said, "The incident took place when the truck, en route from Narayanganj to Bogura with cement, experienced engine trouble on the western side of the Nalka Overbridge around 1:30 am on Saturday. The driver had stopped the truck to address the engine issues."

"At that moment, a group of around five to six masked individuals approached and set fire to the truck, forcing the driver and helper to flee for their lives. Despite the prompt efforts of the driver and helper to douse the flames with sand, the fire engulfed the truck," he added.

Being informed, police went to the spot and took the truck for further investigation. The police are working to apprehend those responsible for the incident.