Rangpur, Aug. 1 -- The local administration has started renovating the dwelling houses and other structures damaged in an attack by a mob over an alleged derogatory remark by a minority youth on Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Gangachara upazila of Ranpur last Saturday.

Police, however, submitted an initial report to a court on Wednesday stating that valuables worth Tk 16 lakh were damaged in the attack.

Officer-in-charge of Gangachara Model Police Station Al Imran, also investigation officer of the case filed in this regard, said that it will take more time to submit a full evaluation report.

Deputy Commissioner of Rangpur Mohammad Robiul Faisal said they have repaired the damaged houses and furniture, installed 20 clay stoves and four tub...