A young man named Md. Iqbal (40) has been allegedly hacked to death in the capital's Bibi Bagicha area of Jatrabari due to a previous enmity.
Details of the murder:
The attack took place around 11:30 pm on Tuesday (February 25). He was rescued in a seriously injured condition and taken to Dhaka Medical College (DMCH) Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. The deceased, Iqbal, was a driver by profession and his village was in Bauphal, Patuakhali.
Complaint of the deceased's wife:
Iqbal's wife Kulsoom said that her husband was standing in front of his house when some people, including Ujjal, a known terrorist in the area, attacked him. They chopped him up indiscriminately and left him on the ground before fleeing.
"I don't know who he had a dispute with. But Ujjal and his gang have been involved in various crimes in the area for a long time. We want justice," said Kulsoom.
Police investigation and position:
Jatrabari Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Kamruzzaman Talukder did not answer the phone regarding this matter. However, DMCH Hospital Police Camp In-charge Md. Faruk said that the body has been kept in the morgue for autopsy.
A police officer, who did not wish to be named, said that investigations into the two incidents are underway under Jatrabari police station. The police are taking the matter seriously and are conducting operations to quickly arrest the accused.
Criminal activities of Ujjal Chakra:
Local residents allege that Ujjal and his associates have long been involved in crimes such as extortion, drug dealing, and intimidation in the area. However, they repeatedly escape the law.
A local resident said, "Ujjal often intimidates people and demands money. I don't know what the dispute with Iqbal Bhai was about, but the culprits should be arrested quickly."
Actions taken by law enforcement agencies:
Police say they are investigating whether personal enmity was behind the murder. CCTV footage is being collected and witnesses are being questioned. The victim's family is preparing to file a case.
The relevant authorities have said that law enforcement agencies will take a stricter stance to ensure the safety of city residents.
