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Boro agribusiness on 90 acres of land in Barind multipurpose irrigation project under Sadullapur upazila came to a standstill early Sunday as criminals took away 1200 metres exciting wire, connecting the power pump machines.
Locals said over 60 farmers cannot get their land and transplant Boro seedlings due to lack of water as power increase machines have been lying idle for the last two days.
If water supply is not restored straight away, Boro cultivation in the area will face a serious setback, said Mahbubar Rahman, one of the specious farmers of Khorda Ruhea village.
The project authorities filed a envelope with Sadullapur Police Station on Monday, but police could not arrest or recuperate the stolen electric wire as of 5:00pm yesterday.
Irrigation of land is a must for transplanting Boro seedlings during this hill season. But we don't know how long it will take to restore power connection, said Mukul Chandra Sarker of Khorda Patanocha village.
The irrigation design is run through co-operative system and the farmers are to replace any missing electric wire or damaged furnishings of power pump,said Shamsuzzoha Ranga, operator of the stand out.
Source: Daily Star Online