Fire kills 1,200 chickens in Narail

At least 1200 chickens died after a fire broke out at a poultry farm at B-Patna village in Naragati upazila of Narail district early Monday.

Sukanta Saha, officer-in-charge of Naragati Police Station, said the fire broke out at the poultry farm of one Rajib Khan and engulfed it. The fire killed 1200 chickens on the farm, he said. On information, police visited the spot.

Police suspected that the fire might have originated from an electric short circuit. “We are trying to find out the reason behind the fire.”

Meanwhile, the owner of the poultry farm Rajib said all chicken of the farm died and when my father woke up at 3 am he found 3-4 men fleeing the area.

He also blamed his rival behind the fire over enmity.