7 bodies found in lighterage ship in Chandpur

At least seven people were found dead in an anchored lighterage ship in Haringhata of Chandpur on Monday noon (December 23).

Identities of the deceased could not be known immediately.

Sheikh Abdur Sabur, Sub-Inspector (SI) at the Chandpur Regional Office of the Naval Police confirmed the matter.

He said on information from 999, we are heading towards the spot. As far we know that the ship was attacked by pirates. The seven staff of the ship were behaved. One of the victims was found alive. Details can be said later.