Residents of Khaksa village in Baraigram, Natore, held a human chain on Tuesday demanding a thorough investigation into the deaths of four people in a house fire. The victims’ relatives and locals claimed that the incident, which killed a woman, her two children, and a friend of her husband, was a planned murder linked to an extramarital affair involving the husband, Mohammad Oli. They alleged that Oli later fled with his lover, Rekha Khatun, and started living with her.

Speakers at the protest, including local political and social figures, urged authorities to uncover the truth and ensure exemplary punishment for the accused. They recounted that the fire occurred on March 7, 2023, after Oli brought octane home from an overturned fuel truck. While his wife, children, and friend died in the blaze, Oli escaped unharmed, which they found suspicious.

Police officials stated that actions would be taken following an investigation. Protesters appealed to the Home Minister and administration for justice and the arrest of the accused.