31.   The killing sparked off arson in the area and a curfew was immediately imposed in Sarkhej and an adjoining area.

32.   The opposition called a general strike for Wednesday in the capital Dhaka and adjoining areas coinciding with a planned rally to support Zia, prompting fears of more violence.

33.   The mailroom and adjoining areas were evacuated and sealed off before the letter was sent for testing, police said.