The Special Response Battalion (SRB) has arrested three people, including the former wife of Md Russell (30), a labour party leader, over his murder in Chatkhil, Noakhali. The arrests were made following raids in different areas of Dhaka and Chattogram from Thursday evening until late night.
Those arrested are Farzana Akter (26), the victim's ex-wife; her sister Nadia Sultana (25); and Farzana's current husband Md Selim (25). Company Commander and Senior Assistant Superintendent of Police Mitun Kumar Kundu of SRB-11 camp disclosed the information at a press conference in Noakhali on Friday around 11:00 am.
Murder over extramarital dispute
The SRB official said the murder occurred following a dispute over an extramarital affair. The arrestees have confessed to their involvement in the killing during primary interrogation. He further stated that the body was buried after the pre-planned murder.The incident came to light on Wednesday night when Russell went missing. His family subsequently filed a complaint with the police, prompting an investigation. Later, the SRB launched its own probe, identified the suspects, and made the arrests.
Body recovery and legal proceedings
Following information that the body was buried after the murder, efforts are underway to recover it from the relevant location, according to investigating officials. Preparations are being made to seek remand for the three arrestees for interrogation. The process of filing a murder case with the police station is also underway.The SRB official added that the suspects have provided a detailed account of the killing during interrogation. Authorities are also examining whether anyone else was involved in the incident.
