Khulna: Abul Khayer, an accused in the murder case of tea stall owner Din Mohammad in Rupsha upazila, has confessed to his involvement in the killing before a Khulna court. He gave the confessional statement under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure on Friday.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) released a statement indicating that Abul Khayer was apprehended from the Upashahar area under Jashore Kotwali Police Station on the night of April 16. The incident occurred on March 17 afternoon following an altercation over a payment of Tk 400 for meat. During the dispute, Abul Khayer allegedly picked up a brick from the roadside and struck Din Mohammad on the head in the Anandnagar-Bhabanipur area of Rupsha upazila.
The injured Din Mohammad was taken to Khulna Medical College Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries the same night. Subsequently, a murder case was filed with Rupsha Police Station.
PBI sources revealed that the accused went into hiding after the incident and found work at a brick kiln in Narail district. On April 13, he sought refuge at a relative’s residence in the Upashahar area of Jashore. During interrogation, Abul Khayer admitted to striking the victim with a brick, which resulted in his death. This confession was later reiterated before the court, the PBI reported.
PBI further stated that the accused had been evading arrest by avoiding the use of mobile phones and remaining out of contact with family and locals. However, a skilled PBI team managed to arrest him nearly 30 days after the incident.