Dhaka: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested a close aide of prime accused Faisal Karim Masud in connection with the broad daylight assassination attempt on Inquilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi in the city’s Paltan area. The arrestee, identified as Md Kabir, was apprehended as part of the ongoing investigation into the attack, according to a RAB press release issued tonight.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the arrest of Md Kabir follows the earlier detentions of Masud’s wife Samia, his friend Monika, and his brother-in-law Shipu, all of whom are believed to have connections to the incident. The shooting of Sharif Osman Hadi, who is also an aspiring candidate for the Dhaka-8 constituency, took place on Friday, raising concerns about the safety of political figures in the area.
In the aftermath of the attack, Hadi was transported to Singapore for advanced medical treatment. An air ambulance departed from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) at 01:55 pm on Monday, ensuring that Hadi received the necessary care. The incident has sparked discussions on the need for heightened security measures for political candidates and public figures in the region.