Police arrested eight top officials of the Sajeeb Group, including its chairman and his four sons, over the Thursday’s devastating fire at Rupganj Sejan Food and Beverage Factory here that claimed at least 52 lives.
The arrestees are: Sajeeb Group Chairman and Managing Director Md Abul Hashem, his four sons – Deputy Managing Director Hasib Bin Hashem (Sajeeb) and directors Tareq Ibrahim (Satej), Tawsif Ibrahim (Sheetal) and Tanjim Ibrahim; Sajeeb Group Chief Operating Officer Shahan Shah Azad, and Hashem Foods Limited Deputy General Manager Mamunur Rashid and its admin chief Salahuddin.
Narayanganj Superintendent of Police (SP) Jayedul Alam confirmed this to BSS and said they arrested the eight from different areas.
Earlier, police filed a murder case with Rupganj Police Station in this connection, he added.