Those carried out arson attacks and vandalism in Savar and Rangpur Fisheries and Livestock offices during quota reform protests will be identified and brought under justice, Minister of Fisheries and Livestock M Abdur Rahman said on Thursday.
“Exemplary punishment will also be ensured,” he said.
The minister was talking to journalists in his office at the secretariat on Thursday (July 25).
When asked about damages in the fisheries and livestock sector due to the violence of the last few days, he said that the office of the Ministry of Livestock in Savar was vandalized. Buildings and vehicles were set on fire, officials were beaten. “All in all, there has been a hell of a rampage,” he added.
Regarding the amount of damage, he said, so far we have not been able to estimate the amount of damage. “We will be able to ascertain the amount of losses soon. Besides, our Rangpur office was also burnt,” he stated.
“Strict action will be taken against the perpetrators so that no one dares to do such activities in the future,” said the minister.
Separate cases have already been filed in both places, he said.