Man stabbed to death in Feni; wife, sons among 4 held

A CNG run auto-rickshaw driver has reportedly been stabbed to death at Chhagalnaiya upazila in Feni district in the small hours on Monday. 

Following the killing of Md. Ilyas, 48, police have detained the victim's wife, daughter-in-law, and two sons for questioning.

The incident took place around 1:30 AM at the residence of Ambor Ali Patowari in East Pathanagar area under Pathannagar Union.

The detained individuals are Ilyas's two sons, Shahporan Ashiq, 23, and Sakhawat Hossain Rakib, 21, his wife Kohinur Begum, 40, and his daughter-in-law Kamrun Nahar Panna, 18.

According to police and local sources, Ilyas was known to frequently cause disturbances at home after consuming drugs, often leading to altercations with his wife and sons. On the night of the incident, Ilyas allegedly assaulted his wife Kohinur. A heated argument ensued with his sons, which led to Ilyas being beaten. He succumbed to his injuries while being taken to the hospital.

Md. Omar Faruk, the victim's brother, stated that at around 2 AM, the sons attempted to take Ilyas to the hospital after assaulting him. However, he died on the way, and they brought his body back home. 

After notifying Chhagalnaiya police, the body was recovered by authorities in the morning.

Regarding the matter, Chhagalnaiya Police Station officer-in-charge Md. Nazrul Islam said that the body has been sent to Feni General Hospital morgue for an autopsy. 

There were multiple stab wounds on the chest, back, and below the ear. Four individuals, including the victim's wife, daughter-in-law, and two sons, have been detained, and legal procedures are underway, added the OC.