Police in Manikganj have recovered the body of a young man with his throat slit from the Kaliganga River in Pach Baril Bottola, located within the Nabgram Union of Manikganj Sadar Upazila. The grim discovery was made on Wednesday afternoon at approximately 4:00 pm by a local resident who was fishing in the river with his hands. Upon spotting the body, he immediately informed the Manikganj Sadar Police, who rushed to the scene and recovered the corpse.
Local sources reported that the victim’s head had been severed from his body, and his chest and abdomen were mutilated, with internal organs partially removed. The head was not found at the scene, suggesting a particularly brutal and deliberate act of violence. The gruesome nature of the killing has sparked shock and fear within the surrounding community.
Following the discovery, a team from the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) in Manikganj arrived at the scene to begin identifying the victim. Investigators collected fingerprints and began coordinating with locals to establish the victim’s identity.
It has since been confirmed that the deceased is Rafik, an auto-rickshaw driver from Baniajuri in Ghior Upazila, who had been missing for the past two days. Upon receiving news of the recovery, Rafik’s wife and sister arrived at the site and positively identified the body.
The police subsequently transported the body to the Manikganj District Sadar Hospital morgue for a detailed post-mortem examination. Authorities have stated that the investigation is being conducted with the utmost seriousness, and the findings of the autopsy will guide further legal action.
The police are currently examining all leads, collecting evidence, and questioning local residents in an effort to determine the circumstances surrounding this violent incident. The community remains on edge, as officials continue their work to bring those responsible to justice.
The table below summarises key details of the case:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| District | Manikganj |
| Upazila | Sadar |
| Union | Nabgram |
| Location | Pach Baril Bottola, Kaliganga River |
| Time of Discovery | Wednesday, approx. 4:00 pm |
| Victim | Rafik (Auto-rickshaw driver, Ghior, Baniajuri) |
| Condition of Body | Throat slit, chest and abdomen mutilated, head missing |
| Investigating Authorities | Manikganj Sadar Police & PBI |
This brutal homicide has raised serious concerns about safety in the area. Authorities have pledged a thorough investigation and are urging anyone with information to come forward. The post-mortem report is expected to provide crucial insights into the exact cause and timing of death, which will inform subsequent legal proceedings.