A tragic incident of violence within the ranks of the Ansar force has resulted in the death of a member in Mymensingh. Bajendra Biswas, a 40-year-old Ansar member, was killed after being shot by a colleague in the Bhaluka upazila area. The authorities have since arrested the accused shooter.
Details of the Fatal Incident
The shooting occurred on Monday, 29 December, at around 6:30 in the evening. The location was the premises of the Sultana Sweeters Limited factory, situated in the Mehrabari area of Bhaluka upazila. According to reports confirmed by RTV Online, the victim was shot by a fellow Ansar member during the incident.
Victim and Accused Identified
The deceased has been identified as Bajendra Biswas, son of Probitra Biswas. His family resides in Kadirpur village under the Sylhet Sadar upazila. The accused in the case is Ansar member Noman Mia. He is the son of Lutfar Rahman from the Baluturi Bazar area, which falls under the Taherpur Police Station in the Sunamganj district. Noman Mia has been taken into custody by the police following the event.
Official Confirmation and Response
The acting Secretary General of the Bangladesh Hindu Buddha Christian Unity Council, Monindra Nath, confirmed the incident in a telephonic conversation with ANI. He stated unequivocally, "Yes, the incident is confirmed." The arrest of the accused indicates that the law enforcement agencies have moved swiftly to begin their investigation into this serious breach of security and trust within the auxiliary force.
The motive behind the shooting is not immediately clear from the initial reports. Such incidents raise concerns about internal security protocols and the welfare of personnel within disciplined services. The community and the victim's family await further details as the investigation proceeds to uncover the full circumstances that led to this fatal altercation.
