Dhaka:Two parked buses were damaged in an arson attack allegedly by miscreants in the city's Pallabi area early Wednesday.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the incident occurred around 640 am at Fulkoli intersection in the area, also known as Mirpur-12. Officer-in-Charge of Pallabi Police Station Jalal Uddin stated that unidentified miscreants initially set fire to a Bikalpa Paribahan bus parked by the roadside. The fire then spread to a nearby Abhijat Paribahan bus, resulting in damage to both vehicles.
The seats, windowpanes, and body of the first bus were completely gutted, while the rear windowpanes, seats, and seat covers of the second bus sustained damage, as reported by the police. Local residents noticed the fire and managed to control it by pouring water, preventing further spread.
No casualties were reported in the incident, and no arrests have been made so far. Police are actively working to identify and apprehend those involved in the arson attack.