Abhijan launch fire originated from engine room: Probe

The deadly fire in MV Abhijan that killed 42 lives was originated from the engine room, the probe body anticipates.

The enquiry committee came up with the remark after visiting the spot on Saturday headed by Shipping ministry joint secretary Tofayel Ahmed.  

The probe enquired the damaged engine. Later engineer Taifur Ahmed Bhuiyan, a member of the probe, told this to the media.

Number 3 nut (nozzle) among 6 indicators of two engines were found loose, Taifur said. Besides, the cover of number 6 cylinder head was also recovered broken.

The probe body visited the spot and collected evidence.

“Initially, predict this visiting the scene. We will take decision later based on visiting the hostpial,” Tofayel said.