Bus helper 'murdered by miscreants' in Sirajganj

A youth was killed in an attack reportedly carried out by miscreants at Ullapara upazila in Sirajganj district on Friday.

The deceased was identified as Sabuj Ali Sheikh, 28, son of Abdus Salam Sheikh, a resident of Rashipur Eastpara village under Salanga union.

According to a local former UP member Mohammad Ali Shamim, Sabuj was working as a helper of 'Barendra Express' bus in place of his brother as he fell sick. After 2.15 AM on Friday, Sabuj's mobile phone found switched off and went out of touch.

Later, he was found in critical condition near a brick kiln at Dhopakandi area in the union. He was rescued and taken to Shaheed M. Monsur Ali Medical College Hospital where the attending doctors declared him dead.

Salanga Police Station inspector Tajuddin Ahmmed said on information, they have recovered the body and sent to Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib General Hospital morgue for autopsy.

"The motive behind the killing is yet to be ascertained and legal actions will be taken after investigation," added the OC.