Three held in Laxmipur murder case

During a press briefing on Saturday evening at his office, Lakshmipur Superintendent of Police (SP) Rakib Hossain revealed that the motive behind the murder was to steal gold and money. 

The suspects were presented in court on Sunday and police have sought a 10-day remand for one of them, Bahar Hossain.

The arrested are Ziaur Rahman alias Tushar, 26, notorious criminal Sajib Hossain alias Bahar Hossain, 27, and Mobarak Hossain, 35. 

According to the press briefing, Ziaur Rahman, the main suspect, was tracked down using advanced technology and arrested in the remote haor area of Brahmanbaria's Sarail. Zia�s information led to the arrest of Bahar Hossain in Tongi, Gazipur. Bahar is a top-listed criminal with over 20 cases of murder and robbery. Mobarak Hossain was arrested in Dalal bazaar, Sadar Upazila and has eight cases against him. The murder weapon, a Yamaha FZ-S motorcycle, was also recovered from Shahrasti upazila in Chandpur district. 

According to SP Rakib Hossain, Zia confessed to stabbing Hiralal to death. Although they attempted to steal gold and money, the suspects failed due to Hiralal's cries for help, which drew attention.

The suspects have been sent to jail via a special court and remand requests are being processed. 

Earlier, on November 8, Hiralal was ambushed by the suspects on his way home from his shop at Kazir Dighi Par Market. 

His son, Pritam Debnath, filed a murder case on November 9, 2024.