Foam factory owner burnt alive

Delux Foam Industry at Uttar Badda in the city was damaged in a devastating fire yesterday. PHOTO: STAR

Benibhushan Shiva, the owner of Delux Foam Industry at 308 Moynarbagh in Uttar Badda, was inside the factory when the fire broke out.

The fire originated at around 6:00pm and soon engulfed the entire factory and its adjoining Isha Imtiaj Workshop, said eyewitnesses.

The fire fighters doused the flame after struggling an hour with 12 units.

The charcoaled body of Shiva was lying on the floor, they said.

Locals complained that the fire fighters arrived late to the spot.

Properties worth around Tk 15 lakh were damaged, said the fire officials.