Stern actions if negligence found in Ctg depot fire, says home minister

CHATTOGRAM, June 06 (UNB): Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Monday vowed to hold trial of those found responsible for the deadly fire and explosions at BM Container Depot at Sitakund in Chattogram.

"A probe has been ordered and justice will be ensured according to the law," he said, adding the government does not indemnify anyone who commits crime.

The home minister's remarks came amid media reports that the depot had no licence and permission to keep chemical containers, the suspected source of the disastrous fire. The containers full of hydrogen peroxide is suspected to have caused the inferno.

He was replying to questions from reporters after his visit to Chattogram Medical College and Hospital to see the condition of the injured people undergoing treatment there.

He also visited the depot, the scene of Saturday night's tragedy.

Asaduzzaman said the authorities concerned are investigating how the fire occurred and if anybody's negligence is found to be the reason that person will definitely be put on trial.

"None will be spared, no matter how powerful one may be. No one is above the law and if anyone found involved in any negligence will be brought to justice," said the minister.