Youth hacked dead in Ashulia

A young man was brutally hacked to death in broad daylight by a group of assailants in Ashulia on Saturday.

The incident occurred on Saturday evening in front of Kazi's residence in the Unique area of Ashulia's ward No. 7 under Dhamsona union. 

The victim, identified as Faisal Kabir, 32, was son of Abul Kalam Azad and hailed from Dharmadi Dakshinpara village in Nagarkanda upazila of Faridpur district. He had been residing at a rented house in Middle Gazirchat area in Ashulia.

According to the police sources, Faisal was attacked by a group of 8-9 unidentified men wielding sharp weapons around 6:30 PM. The attackers fled the scene after leaving Faisal critically injured.

Locals rushed him to nearby Happy General Hospital, but due to the severity of his injuries, he was transferred to Dhamrai Upazila Health Complex where doctors pronounced him dead.

Police arrived at the scene, conducted a primary investigation and later sent Faisal's body to the police station for further procedures.

The family members of the victim said that Faisal was previously employed as an office assistant for transport businessman Mazharul Haque but left the job about 15 days before the incident. Police have stated that no personal conflicts or enmities have yet come to light, leaving the motive behind the murder unclear.

Ashulia Police Station officer-in-charge Abu Bakar said, "The victim's body has been recovered and multiple police teams are investigating the case. We are confident that the perpetrators will be identified and brought to justice soon." 

A case is currently being prepared for filing at Ashulia Police Station as the investigation progresses, added the OC.