Extortionists damage Japan financed fish plant

Our Correspondent, Satkhira
Extortionists attacked a Japanese-financed fish processing plant at Parulia in Debhata upazila Sunday evening and damaged property worth Tk 8 lakh for rfusal to pay Tk 50,000 toll.

Security guard Abdus Sobhan was seriously injured in the attack.

Police said armed miscreants allegedly led by Shimul and Zahid attacked Sekai Fish Processing Plant, a joint venture private sector project involving Japanese investors as the owners refused to pay the toll.

The criminals beat the staff. The damaged property include two vehicles.

The manager of the company has filed a case with Debhata Police Station accusing Shimul, Zahid and some others.