Cox’s Bazar, Oct 18 (V7N)- Police have filed a case against Tanvir, the owner of Tuptup Resort in Inani, Cox’s Bazar, as the main accused in a fire that killed 10 people. Nineteen unidentified individuals and several others have also been named in the case, according to police.
Tanvir’s business partner, Niaz Morshed, has been named as an accused. Police have withheld the identity of another accused, citing the ongoing investigation.
Sumon, the resort manager who was taken into custody on Saturday, October 18, has also been shown arrested in connection with the case.
Ukhia Police Station Officer-in-Charge Atiqur Rahman said efforts were underway to arrest the remaining accused.
Meanwhile, the deputy commissioner said the bodies of the victims would be handed over to their families after DNA test results were received. The process could take three to four weeks.
The fire at the resort in the Inani area of Ukhia claimed 10 lives, prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident and possible responsibility for the tragedy.
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