Teen gang member held in Savar murder case

A motor mechanic was stabbed to death reportedly by a local teen gang member over a minor altercation in Savar�s ward No. 4 on Friday.

A incident took place Jelepara area in the upazila on Friday night.

The victim was identified as Sushil Rajbangshi, 45, a resident of the area, while the arrested suspect identified as Ganesh Rajbangshi, a known member of a local youth gang.

According to local authorities, the incident took place in Jelepara neighborhood of Savar Municipality when the victim was having tea at a nearby shop. At that time, Ganesh was seen roaming the area with a knife in drunk state. When Sushil admonished Ganesh, an argument broke out. The confrontation escalated, resulting in Ganesh allegedly stabbing Sushil multiple times before fleeing the scene.

Local residents rushed Sushil to Savar Enam Medical College Hospital where he was pronounced dead by the attending doctor.

Additional Police Superintendent for Dhaka District (Crime and Ops), Md. Jasim Uddin, confirmed that police from Savar Model Police Station quickly responded to the scene and apprehended Ganesh. 

During preliminary questioning, Ganesh reportedly admitted to the stabbing. A murder case has been filed, and he is scheduled to appear in court for a 164 statement confession.