Senior ASP’s bullet-hit body recovered, ‘suicide note’ found

The bullet-hit body of an officer of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has been recovered from the Chandogaon camp in Chattogram.

The deceased is Palash Saha, 37, senior ASP of RAB-7.  A ‘suicide note’ has been found beside his body, sources said.

The body was recovered at around 11am on Wednesday (May 7).

Senior Assistant Director (media) of RAB-7 ARM Mozaffar Hossain confirmed the matter.

He said, “At around 10:30 am, Palash Saha entered the office room with a pistol issued in his name. Later, gunshots were heard from his room. At that time, other officials went to the room and found Palash Saha's bullet-hit body. A pistol issued in his name and a suicide note were lying next to the body. It is initially believed that he committed suicide.” 

In the suicide note, Palash Saha wrote, “Neither mother nor wife is responsible for my death. I am responsible. I could not keep anyone safe. My wife should take all the gold and be safe. two brothers will take the responsibility of mother. They should keep my mother safe. Everything except the gold is for my mother. Sister should coordinate”,  added ARM Muzaffar.

In this regard, Lieutenant Colonel Hafizur Rahman, Commanding Officer of RAB-7, said, “Senior ASP Palash Saha was a very responsible and professional officer. The reason why he chose the path of suicide is being investigated.”