Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested Hamjalal Sheikh, one of the four owners of MV Avijan-10 in connection with the deadly fire incident in the launch that left 41 people dead and many more injured.
RAB’s Legal and Media Wing Director Commander Khandaker Al Moeen confirmed the matter to Jago News on Monday.
Earlier on Sunday noon, an arrest warrant was issued against eight people including four owners of MV Abhijan-10 over the launch fire.
Judge (Special Metropolitan Magistrate) of Dhaka Marine Court Joynab Begum issued the warrant.
Chief Inspector of shipping department Md Shafiqur Rahman filed the case under sections 56/66 and 70 of the Special Maritime Law.
A massive fire broke out at Barguna-bound MV Abhijan-10 in the Sugandha river in Deuri area under Ponabalia union early Friday.
A total of 41 people, so far, died, and many remain missing in the incident. And many others are being treated at hospitals with burn injuries.