2 arrested after three months of killing woman in Noakhali

The victim was identified as Feroza Begum, 75, while the arrested are Anwar Hossain Sumon, 35, and Salauddin Belal, 36, both residents of Gobindapur village under Ghoshbagh union in the upazila.

Assistant Superintendent of Police Md. Golam Morshed, Acting Commander of RAB-11 CPC-3 in Noakhali, confirmed the detention in a press release, adding that the duo was detained from Kabli Mokam Bazar area of Dhanshalik union.

The murder occurred on June 29, when Feroza Begum's body was found near a pond beside her home in Panchayet Bari of Dhanshalik union. She was living alone in her house after her husband's death. That morning, her son Rafiq Ullah discovered that her room had been broken into and her body was found with her feet tied near the pond. 

Family members reported that Feroza was known to wear gold jewelry which was missing from the crime scene suggesting that the motive behind the murder was theft. Blood was found near her ear where one of her earrings had been forcefully removed.

Later, a murder case was filed by the victim's son against unknown perpetrators. 

RAB-11’s investigation revealed that the murder was likely committed for the gold jewelry. 

Following an extensive investigation, RAB successfully identified and arrested the two suspects and the accused have been handed over to Kabirhat Police Station for further legal action.