Legal action is being taken against Gafur, who is charged with 'neglect of duty', the police official said. At least 40 Muslim worshippers were burnt in what the authorities said were explosions of air-conditioners at Baitus Salat Jame Masjid in Narayanganj’s Fatullah on Sep 4, 2020. Twelve people, including officials of Titas, Dhaka Power Distribution Company and local electricians were arrested in connection with the case. More than 50 Muslim worshippers sustained burn injuries when six airconditioners at the mosque exploded on Sep 4. As many as 37 of the victims were subsequently admitted to Dhaka's Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery.

Source: bd News24 October 31, 2020 07:07 UTC