Business conflict behind Sohag`s murder: Police

Five people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Lal Chand alias Sohag, 39, in front of Mitford Hospital (Sir Salimullah Medical College and Hospital) in the capital. 

Police initially suspect that he was killed over a dispute over a scrap metal business and previous enmity. 

Lalbagh Division Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mohammad Jasim Uddin disclosed this at a press conference at the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Media Center on Saturday (July 13) afternoon.

“The victim, Sohag, and the perpetrators were related and had been business partners. A dispute over business transactions escalated, leading to the murder,” he explained. 

The incident occurred around 6:00pm on Wednesday, July 9, when a group brutally killed Sohag near Gate 3 of Sir Salimullah Medical College Hospital. Kotwali Police Station responded swiftly, bringing the situation under control. On July 10, Sohag’s elder sister filed a murder case at Kotwali Police Station. The victim’s body was sent to the hospital morgue for an autopsy, and a post-mortem report was prepared. 

Police arrested Mahmudul Hasan Mohin and Tarique Rahman Robin with a foreign pistol recovered from Robin. 

Additionally, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested Alamgir, 28, and Monir, alias Chhota Monir, 25, for their alleged involvement. 

On Friday night, Kotwali Police arrested another suspect, Md. Titon Gazi, 32. 

“Police are actively pursuing leads, analysing CCTV footage, and conducting raids to ensure justice,” he added. Operations continue to identify and arrest any remaining suspects.