3 held over murder of teen in Hazaribagh

Police have arrested three suspects for their alleged connection with the murder of 17-year-old boy, who was killed while trying to stop a bicycle thief in Dhaka's Hazaribagh area. 

The suspects, identified as Mohammad Shukur Ali, 22, Mohammad Siam, 20, and Mohammad Shakil Hossain, 23, were apprehended, and a sharp knife, believed to be the murder weapon, was recovered, confirmed Talebur Rahman, joint commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police.

The incident occurred on Thursday on Moneshwar Lane. According to police reports, the suspects attempted to steal a bicycle from a residence. The homeowner, Azad, noticed the theft through CCTV footage and raised an alarm. 

The victim, Sahadat Hossain Shanto, and his friends responded quickly and chased the suspects.

During the confrontation, Shukur allegedly attacked Shanto with a knife. When Shanto�s friends tried to defend him, they were also assaulted by the suspects. The attack ended only when local residents arrived, forcing the assailants to flee.

Shanto was rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital but tragically succumbed to his injuries on Friday morning. His mother has since filed a murder case, and police are investigating further.