An allegation has been raised that a cowshed was set on fire over previous enmity in Lalmohan, Bhola. The shed was completely gutted in the fire. Four cows suffered burn blisters due to the heat, while one cow was found with a stab wound on its hind leg.

The incident took place at around 1:00 am on Monday night, November 2, at the house of a man named Monir in Chhamedego Bari, Ward No. 9 of Dhaligour Nagar Union in the upazila.

According to the complaint, Shamsuddin Mia’s cowshed in the area had collapsed, prompting him to take steps to repair it. At that time, Mostafa and his associates from the same neighbourhood allegedly obstructed him. Later, Shamsuddin’s four cows were moved to a cowshed at neighbouring Monir’s house. It is alleged that miscreants set fire to the shed that night.

Local businessmen Firoz and Nur Alam noticed the fire and began shouting for help. Hearing their cries, nearby residents rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control. However, the cowshed had already been reduced to ashes, and the cows were injured by the heat.

Shamsuddin Mia’s son, Md Sohel, alleged that the family members were asleep when the incident occurred around 1:00 am. He claimed that several people, including Mostafa, Jewel, Mohiuddin, Kashem, Renu Bibi and Mukta Begum, gathered and set fire to their cowshed, causing significant damage.

Eyewitnesses Firoz and Nur Alam said they saw the cowshed on fire and raised the alarm, following which local residents rushed to the scene and extinguished the flames.

When contacted, Mostafa denied the allegation, saying, “We know nothing about this.”