A murder case has been filed in connection with the killing of a father and his teenage son in Tongi, Gazipur, as police intensify their investigation into the shocking incident.
The case was lodged by the sister of the deceased, naming unidentified individuals as accused. Meanwhile, the family’s elder son has been taken into police custody for questioning as part of the ongoing probe. Law enforcement agencies have deployed multiple teams to uncover the motive and identify those involved.
According to police and local sources, the bodies of the victims were recovered early on Sunday morning from a residence in the Bonomala area of Tongi North Dattapara, as well as from a nearby railway track. The deceased have been identified as Mohammad Sohel (48) and his younger son, Sakibur Rahman Shoaib (17), son of Mustofa Darji. Shoaib was an eleventh-grade student at a local college and also worked part-time at a shop in Dhaka.
Following the incident, the victim’s sister, Shirin Sultana, filed a murder case against unknown suspects. No one has been formally named in the case so far. However, the couple’s elder son, Saifur Rahman Sohan (27), is currently being interrogated. Police stated that he may be formally arrested if evidence emerging from questioning and technical analysis confirms his involvement.
During the initial crime scene examination, investigators found Shoaib’s body inside the house with visible injuries inflicted by a sharp weapon. His mouth had been gagged, and both wrists showed signs of slashing. In contrast, Sohel’s body was recovered beside the railway line, where initial impressions suggested a possible train accident; however, injuries on his body have raised suspicions of foul play.
Case Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Victim 1 | Mohammad Sohel (48) |
| Victim 2 | Sakibur Rahman Shoaib (17) |
| Location | Bonomala, Tongi, Gazipur |
| Time of recovery | Early Sunday morning |
| Complainant | Shirin Sultana (sister of deceased) |
| Case type | Murder case against unknown persons |
| Person under questioning | Saifur Rahman Sohan (27) |
| Investigation status | Ongoing interrogation and technical analysis |
Locals reported that the family had been living in the area for many years. Sohel had previously worked abroad before returning to Bangladesh and settling with his family. His wife died approximately one and a half years ago, after which he lived with his two sons.
Police further stated that CCTV footage from the area shows the elder son allegedly dragging his father from inside the house towards the railway line during the night preceding the incident. This footage has become a key focus of the investigation. Authorities also suspect that another individual may have been involved and are working to identify the person.
Residents described the family as quiet and unproblematic, saying there were no known disputes or conflicts involving them. The sudden deaths have caused widespread shock in the neighbourhood.
Police have confirmed that the exact cause and circumstances of the killings will become clearer once autopsy reports and forensic analysis are completed. Investigators remain hopeful that the full truth behind the incident will soon be uncovered.