Police have filed a case naming Tanvir Ahmed, owner of Toptop Resort, as the principal accused in connection with the devastating fire at the resort in Patuartek area of Ukhia, Cox’s Bazar. The resort manager, Mohammad Sumon, has also been named as an accused in the case. The police, as the plaintiff, filed the case on Saturday night.
Ukhia Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Atiqur Rahman Majumder confirmed the matter on Sunday (October 18).
According to police sources, resort manager Sumon was detained following the fire incident and subsequently shown arrested in this case. Police detained him from the scene around 3:30 PM on Saturday. He was later taken to Ukhia Police Station.
Earlier, the resort, located in the Patuartek beach area of Marine Drive, caught fire around 7:00 AM on Saturday. The devastating fire resulted in fatalities and injuries. However, the cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed.
Cox’s Bazar Police Super ANM Sajedur Rahman stated that it is not possible to confirm the cause of the fire until the investigation is complete. The actual cause of the fire will be known through the investigation.
Meanwhile, relevant authorities are investigating whether the resort’s security arrangements, necessary permits, and fire safety measures were adequate. Concurrently, the process of identifying the deceased and handing over their bodies to their relatives is underway. Police are also collecting necessary information regarding the casualties.
