Some housewives in Bokshiabari village, under Nababpur union in Baliakandi upazila of the district, torched a den of gamblers on Saturday night.
Locals said some gamblers of the village had been gathering at Sirajul Islam’s to gamble and take hemp.
As a result, many of the gamblers have sold their land and properties. When family members prevented them from going there, they misbehaved with them.
Being irritated, the family members decided to set fire to the residence of Sirajul. When gamblers were gambling, they set fire to the house, burning down a motorcycle and other valuables.
However, no casualties were reported.