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Causes behind Kalaroa tragedy

From Abu Ahmed
SATKHIRA. Miu 5: What were (he causes ol Kalaroa tragedy? Who are responsible for the incident occurred at Kalaroa SSC sub-centre on Thursday?
Al the time of enquiry on the spot, this correspondent and other reporters from Satkhira collected different information.
Mentionable that six persons including one school mistress. and two examinees were killed in the stampede incident at Kalaroa Government College sub-centre under Kalaroa High School main centre during SSC examinations on the first day on March 2. The district administration. however, confirmed the death of four persons, including one examinee. one mistress and two guardians.
Regarding causes behind the tragedy, this correspondent was informed that during examination at this sub-centre. Section 144 was not Imposed properly. No publicity in this regard was made earlier. Red flags were not hoisted within 200 yards from the sub-centre. This was violation ol the government's instruction.
Moreover, as there is no boundary wall round this college sub-centre, examinees.
Guardians, teachers and outsiders entered (he centre without any obstacle. All entered like a mob al about 9.20 AM.
The collapsible gate was opened al proper time, but Ihe other doors at the first and second floors, where the examinations were scheduled to be held, were closed. Besides, the seat plan sheet for the examinees were written in indistinct lei tyrs. For this reason it was too Illegible.
Every year a group ol musclemen belonging lo student organisation of ruling party, take control of the entrance and exit passage. For creating opportu-nily for adopting unfair means inside the examination hall. They also create chaos and takes chances to tease young girls and other ladies during gatherings. In 1999 in this subcentre these musclemen created such a situation and snatched away the girls’ gold necklace and wrist watches. The musclemen enjoyed a picnic last year selling the articles. This year also they look control of the passage oi first and second floors. When there was a gathering these musclemen teased girl students, mistresses and tore down their clothes.
Eyewitnesses told The Daily Star that while such activities were going on. police personnel, however, managed to go upstairs and resorted lo lath-(charge. Al tills moment somebody closed the collapsible gate of ihe ground floor, which caused the tragedy. Different persons said the collapsible gate was closed by order of the Thana Nirbahi Officer (TNO) of Kalaroa. When contacted the TNO of Kalaroa Md Raisuddln and Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md Fazlul Haque said that the TNO was distributing question papers staying at the main centre at Kalaroa High School, while the incident was being occurred at college sub-centre. The TNO said he reached at Ihe sub-centre at about 9.35 am and found the injured persons. He also added that the magistrate also reached the centre at about the same lime. The TNO and OC said the Deputy Secretary. Md Abdul Wahab and the assistant hall super for the sub-centre can. in no way. avoid their responsibility
People, however, alleged that Ihe local administration find the student organisation backed by the ruling party are responsible for the tragedy.