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One arrested over Kushtia schoolgirl stabbing

Published : Tuesday, 10 November, 2026 at 9:40 AM

Observer Correspondent

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Police have arrested Imon, the accused in the stabbing of an SSC examinee named Zakia in Kushtia's Thanapara area.

The arrest was made on Tuesday night (November 10), though police have not disclosed details of the operation.

Additional Superintendent of Police Pranab Kumar Sarkar said several police teams had been working to arrest the accused since the attack. The victim's family is preparing to file a case.

On Monday (November 9), the Class X student of Mission Secondary School was stabbed at least six times while ringing the doorbell of her home after returning from an examination. She was taken to Kushtia General Hospital, where doctors said she was out of danger.

Police identified the accused through CCTV footage and intelligence information. He reportedly went into hiding with his family after the attack before being arrested.

Meanwhile, police detained 24 people during a drive against juvenile crime and gangs in different parts of Kushtia town on Monday night. They were taken to Kushtia Model Police Station for questioning.

-AJM

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