A pall of gloom has descended upon the Kajla neighbourhood of Jatrabari in the capital following the brutal killing of a teenage madrasa student. The victim, identified as Mohammad Mahim Mia, 15, was a student of the Hifz department at a local madrasa. He was reportedly ambushed and fatally stabbed by a gang of miscreants on Sunday night.
A Lethal Ambush
The incident occurred at approximately 10:00 pm in the ‘School Gali’ area of Kajla. According to eyewitness accounts and statements from his peers, Mahim was on his way to meet an acquaintance when he was intercepted by a group of ten to twelve youths. Without provocation, the assailants allegedly surrounded the teenager and launched a frenzied knife attack before fleeing the scene into the labyrinthine alleys of the neighbourhood.
Mahim’s friend, Raihan, who was aware of his movements that evening, recounted the horror: “He was going to meet a ‘Boro Bhai’ (senior) in the area. These boys blocked his path and stabbed him indiscriminately.”
Medical Response and Fatality
Relatives, including his brother-in-law Rafi, rushed to the scene after being alerted by locals who found Mahim lying in a pool of blood. He was swiftly transported to the emergency department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH). Despite the best efforts of the medical staff, the severity of his injuries proved fatal, and he was pronounced dead at approximately 11:15 pm.
| Incident Details | Information |
| Victim Name | Mohammad Mahim Mia (15) |
| Location | School Gali, Kajla, Jatrabari |
| Time of Incident | Sunday, approx. 10:00 pm |
| Academic Background | Hifz Student (Madrasa) |
| Status of Suspects | At large (10-12 unidentified youths) |
Police Investigation
Inspector Md. Faruk, head of the DMCH Police Outpost, confirmed the fatality and stated that the body has been moved to the hospital morgue for a post-mortem examination. “The local police station has been formally notified of the homicide, and a preliminary report has been filed,” he noted.
Mahim was the son of Deen Islam, a fruit trader hailing from Betal village in the Kishoreganj Sadar Upazila. The family had been residing in the Kajla area for work and education. While the motive behind the attack remains unclear, local residents have expressed growing concern over the rise of “teen gangs” and juvenile delinquency in the Jatrabari area. Authorities have vowed to conduct a thorough investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice.