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The family has no suspicions about anyone
Published : 26 Jan 2025, 02:09 AM
Police are still trying to establish the motive behind the fatal shooting of Khulna University student Arnab Kumar Sarkar, while the family has no suspects in mind.
Md Moniruzzaman, deputy commissioner of Khulna City Police (southern division), said three people were detained for questioning the night after the murder.
He said: "They are being questioned initially. Investigations are ongoing."
However, police did not reveal the names of the detainees.
Arnab, 26, was shot dead by gunmen in the Tentultala intersection of Khulna city around 9pm on Jan 24.
He was drinking tea while leaning on a motorcycle in front of a tea shop when gunmen arrived on several motorcycles, shot him, and fled.
One of the bullets pierced through Arnab’s head.
Locals quickly rushed to his aid and transported him to City Medical College Hospital, where he was pronounced dead by doctors.
Arnab and his family have been residents of Khulna for the past 15 years.
He was an MBA student at Khulna University, while his younger brother is currently sitting for admission exams at various universities.
Neighbours described Arnab as a polite young man, and no one had ever seen him misbehave.
He balanced his studies with helping his father manage the business.
The city residents have also expressed concern about the law and order situation in recent times.
Shafiqul Islam, chief of Sonadanga Police Station, said: "Arnab's body has several bullet marks. Three pistol bullets and a shotgun bullet have been recovered from the scene.
"Investigations are ongoing to determine if there was any conflict between parties regarding the family business.
“Additionally, Potential involvement of women or any other disputes are being prioritised in the investigation."
He also said preparations for a murder case are under way.
Family members said the body was handed over after the autopsy at Khulna Medical College Hospital around noon on Saturday.
The body was kept at home for an hour and then taken for cremation.
Arnab's family and friends are in mourning, and his mother has yet to be informed about the murder.
She has been told Arnab died in a motorcycle accident.
