Police recovered the body of a young man buried inside an abandoned room at his in-laws' house in the Shanukhali area of Chatkhil upazila, Noakhali, five days after he was reported missing. The recovery was made around 1:00 am on Thursday.
The deceased was identified as Md. Russell, 27, son of Sirajul Islam of Singbahura village under the same union in the upazila. He is survived by a son and a daughter.
Disappearance and General Diary
According to police and family sources, Russell left his home last Friday, saying he was going to his in-laws' house. He had been untraceable since then. The following night, on Saturday, his father Sirajul Islam filed a general diary (GD) with Chatkhil police station.Acting on the GD, police launched an investigation. During the probe, police learned that Russell's wife, children, and other members of the in-laws' household had fled the residence.
A search of the abandoned house led police to notice a foul smell emanating from one of the rooms. Upon digging, they discovered the body.
Police Suspicions
Police suspect that Russell's in-laws murdered him and buried the body in the abandoned room to conceal the crime before fleeing. The body has been sent to a morgue for autopsy. Preparations are underway to file a case at the police station, according to police sources.The incident has sparked tension in the area. The victim's family has demanded swift justice. Police have declined to disclose further details, citing the ongoing investigation.
