.webp)
An expert team of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police has started collecting DNA samples to identify those killed in the deadly fire at BM Container Depot at Sitakunda in Chattogram, said police on Monday.
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Chattogram Range Anwar Hossain said the family members of the deceased are providing samples for DNA tests with the help of police.
ALSO READ - Operation to douse Chattogram depot fire continues, death toll stands at 50
He said a total of 41 bodies were brought to Chattogram Medical College and Hospital (CMCH). Among those, 22 were identified and handed over to their respective families till this morning.
DNA samples are being collected to identify the remaining 18 bodies. The bodies will be handed over to families after identifying those based on the DNA test report, said the official.
ALSO READ - Chattogram depot fire: 22 bodies handed over to families
A booth has been set up for DNA sample collection by Chattogram district police in front of the emergency unit of CMCH next to the ‘help cell’ of the district administration.
Meanwhile, firefighters continued their operation on Monday to douse the deadly blaze at BM Container Depot at Sitakunda in Chattogram even after 38 hours of the incident that so far claimed 50 lives and left several hundred wounded.
