Bangladeshi police have made a significant claim regarding the high-profile murder of a prominent student leader, stating that two primary suspects have fled the country and entered India. According to a report by The Daily Star, the suspects crossed the international border into the northeastern Indian state of Meghalaya.
The Escape Route and Local Assistance
In a media briefing held in Dhaka on Sunday, an Additional Commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police provided crucial details. The official identified the fugitives as Faisal Karim Masud and Alamgir Sheikh. They allegedly entered India through the Haluaghat border in the Mymensingh region, which adjoins Meghalaya.
The police outlined a coordinated escape plan. "According to our information, the suspects entered India via the Haluaghat border. After crossing, they were initially received by an individual named Purti," the official stated. Subsequently, a taxi driver identified as Sami transported them from the border area to Tura city in Meghalaya.
In a promising development for the investigation, the Bangladeshi police official added that they have received informal reports indicating that Indian security agencies have detained the individuals who assisted the suspects during their entry and transit.
Diplomatic Efforts to Secure Extradition
The Bangladesh government has now initiated efforts to bring the accused back to face trial. Authorities confirmed they are actively communicating with their Indian counterparts. "We are maintaining communication with Indian authorities through both formal and informal channels to ensure their arrest and extradition," the police commissioner asserted.
This cross-border coordination highlights the ongoing law enforcement cooperation between the two neighboring nations, especially concerning transnational crime.
Background of the Assassination and Its Aftermath
The case stems from a shocking assassination that has triggered widespread unrest in Bangladesh. Sharif Osman Hadi, a well-known student leader, was brutally killed on December 12. The murder took place in Dhaka's Bijoynagar area, where Hadi was shot at close range while riding a rickshaw near Box Culvert Road in Motijheel.
The attack proved fatal as the bullet struck him near his left ear, causing massive blood loss. Despite being airlifted overseas for advanced medical treatment, he succumbed to his injuries. His death sparked immediate and intense protests across the country, with citizens and student groups demanding swift and exemplary punishment for the perpetrators.
Hadi was a significant political figure who rose to prominence during the July Uprising. He served as the convenor and spokesperson for Inquilab Mancha, a platform known for its opposition to all forms of political domination. He was a fierce critic of the ruling Awami League and mainstream political elites, positioning himself as a voice for a new generation seeking change.
Meanwhile, Inqilab Moncho, a key platform from the July uprising, has issued a stern warning. The group has threatened to launch a mass movement aimed at ousting the interim government if justice in Hadi's murder case is not delivered promptly.
The case continues to develop as authorities on both sides of the border work to apprehend the suspects and unravel the full conspiracy behind the student leader's killing.
