Death of Jubo Dal Leader in Magura
Bullet found in head during autopsy, suspected targeted killing
Shaker Hossain
A bullet was found in the head of Shaker Hossain, joint convener of Magura Municipal Jubo Dal, during his autopsy. However, Magura Superintendent of Police Molla Azad said the matter could be confirmed only after further examination. An investigation is underway to uncover the motive for the killing and identify those involved.
His body was recovered from the Royal Paribahan counter at Magura Bus Terminal at around 5:15 am on Wednesday. Shaker worked as a counter master there. He was the son of the late Kutub Uddin of the Parnanduali area of Magura town.
An employee at the nearby Golden Line Paribahan counter said he heard a sound coming from the Royal Paribahan counter and then saw two people quickly leaving on a motorcycle. Shaker was later found lying inside the counter. He was rescued and taken to Magura Sadar Hospital where the attending physician declared him dead.
He also said bloodstains were visible on the table at the Royal Paribahan counter at the scene.
Local Member of Parliament Monowar Hossain Khan said the incident could have been a planned murder or a targeted killing.
Superintendent of Police Molla Azad said they had learned from the Civil Surgeon’s Office that a bullet was found in Shaker's head during the autopsy. The bullet will be sent to Dhaka for examination. The matter can be confirmed after the examination. Efforts are also underway to collect CCTV footage from the scene.
He added that investigators are trying to determine the actual cause of the incident by examining the bullet and analyzing other evidence.
