2 toddlers burned to death in a locked house
Two siblings were burned to death yesterday after their house caught fire in Madaripur Sadar upazila.
The deceased were identified as two-and-a-half-year-old Rudra Baidya and one-hand-a-half-year-old Manab Baidya.
The incident took place at the rented house of the family in North Jhikarhati area of Ghatmajhi union of the upazila.
"Rudro and Manab were left unattended in a locked house by their mother Purnima, and their maternal grandmother. Locals saw smoke coming out of the house and rushed to the spot to put out the fire. Manab died on the spot while Rudra died on his way to a local hospital," said Monwar Hossain Chowdhury, officer-in-charge of Madaripur Sadar Police Station.
Purnima's husband Manik was arrested and sent to jail in a theft case about 15-20 days ago. His association with crimes like theft and robbery often triggered fights within the family, the OC added.
"We think Purnima set fire to her own house and fled. Her mother has also been absconding since the incident. We are trying to arrest them as soon as possible. We don't know if Manik got out on bail," he further added.
The bodies were sent to Madaripur Sadar Hospital morgue for autopsy.
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