A chilling case of abduction, alleged extortion, and murder has come to light in Sharsha upazila of Jessore, Bangladesh, after police recovered the body of a young man nearly a month after he went missing. The victim, 25-year-old Ikramul Kabir, was reportedly buried beneath a cattle shed in his lover’s in-laws’ property.
According to police and family accounts, Kabir, son of Abdus Rashid from South Baropota village, went missing on 8 April after being called out from his sister’s house in Setai area of Sharsha. His mobile phone was switched off shortly afterwards, prompting growing concern among his relatives.
Initial attempts by the family to trace him through local police stations, including Sharsha and Benapole Port, as well as the Detective Branch, yielded no results. The case took a decisive turn after investigators detained several suspects and gathered critical intelligence.
On Saturday night, more than a month after Kabir disappeared, police excavated the floor of a cattle shed in the house of his alleged lover, Munni, in Boshtopur East Para. There, they discovered his partially decomposed body buried underground.
Law enforcement officials believe the killing may have stemmed from a combination of a romantic affair and a financial dispute. Kabir had reportedly gone to recover money owed to him from Munni, who is married to Al Farhad. Police suspect that tensions escalated, resulting in his murder and secret burial.
Following the discovery, police arrested four individuals: Al Farhad, his wife Munni (22), Munni’s father Fazlu Mollah, and their associate Kakoli Akter. Authorities say Al Farhad was initially detained and later provided information leading to the recovery of the body. The suspects were produced before a court on Sunday morning.
The victim’s father, Abdus Rashid, has alleged that his son was deliberately trapped in a conspiracy. He claims that after Kabir was taken away, the family received repeated ransom demands ranging between 10 million and 40 million Bangladeshi taka. Despite efforts to comply with investigations, no trace of Kabir was found until the recent breakthrough.
Key Details of the Case
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Victim | Ikramul Kabir (25) |
| Father | Abdus Rashid |
| Location of disappearance | Setai area, Sharsha |
| Alleged motive | Love affair and financial dispute |
| Body recovery site | Cattle shed, Boshtopur East Para |
| Date body recovered | 9 May (Saturday night) |
| Suspects arrested | 4 individuals including lover’s husband |
| Current status | Suspects remanded to court; investigation ongoing |
Police have confirmed that the body has been sent to Jessore General Hospital for post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death, which is suspected to involve strangulation or another form of violent assault.
The incident has caused widespread shock in the local community, with large crowds gathering near the suspect’s residence following news of the recovery. Authorities have assured that a thorough investigation is underway to establish the full sequence of events and ensure justice for the victim.