Housewife’s death sparks murder speculation in Netrokona

A widespread speculation has been sparked in Netrokona’s Kendua upazila over an unnatural death of a young housewife.

The deceased was identified as Rima Akter, 18, wife of Piyel, a resident of Konapara village under Naopara union in the upazila.

According to neighbours, the couple had been going through several marital disputes since their marriage and attempts had been taken through local arbitration meetings to resolve their disputes.

According to Piyel’s uncle, Ibrahim Alal, Reema fell ill after iftar on Wednesday evening. 

Accusing the victim of consuming a poisonous substance, Ibrahim said later they took the victim to Kendua Upazila Health Complex

As her condition deteriorated, the on-duty doctors referred her to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment, but she died on the way to hospital.

On the other hand, the victim’s father, Md Zakir Mia, said that his daughter had been under mental pressure since her marriage and had faced threats to her life.

Claiming the incident as a murder, the father claimed, “When I went to the hospital, I saw injury marks on her body. She was poisoned and it is being portrayed as a suicide.”

Following the incident, Zakir Mia has filed a written complaint with the police station seeking legal action against those involved and demanding a thorough investigation.

Confirming the incident, Kendua Police Station officer-in-charge (OC) Mehedi Maksud said that necessary legal steps would be taken as the matter is currently under investigation.

Earlier, about two months ago, Rima married Piyel with the consent of both families following a romantic relationship. This incident raises questions over whether it was a case of suicide or a pre-planned murder.

HK/AM