Dhaka, Dec. 16 -- The grave of a freedom fighter has been set on fire in Shariatpur Sadar Upazila on the morning of Victory Day.

The family of freedom fighter Abdul Mannan Khan said that someone had set fire to the grave in Char Niamatpur village of Angaria Union and fled the scene on Tuesday morning.

Villagers said that Mannan, a resident of Char Niamatpur village, took part in the Liberation War in 1971 and fought against the Pakistani occupying forces. He died on Jan 8, 2010. His family buried him near their home.

The attacker or attackers gathered some jute sticks, twigs and dry leaves and set them on fire. In the morning, family members found signs of the fire on the grave. When informed, Palong police went to the spot.

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