In Patuakhali’s Kalapara Upazila, police recovered the body of a young man, three days after he went missing. The deceased has been identified as Ferdous Munshi, 38, a resident of Madhukhali village under Mithaganj Union and son of Rahman Munshi. His body was discovered on the banks of Sapuria Canal on Sunday (11 January) at approximately 1:00 pm.
According to police and local sources, Ferdous had left his home on Thursday night around 9:00 pm to check on his ailing father and never returned. His family conducted extensive searches across the area but were unable to locate him.
Early on Sunday morning, locals noticed fresh signs of soil disturbance on the canal’s bank. Suspicious of the activity, they removed the soil and found Ferdous Munshi’s body buried beneath. Authorities were immediately informed.
The body was found with a nylon rope around the neck, indicating possible strangulation. He was dressed in a pair of shorts and a jumper, and his left hand’s ring finger had been severed.
Kalapara Circle’s Additional Superintendent of Police, Sameer Sarkar, said, “Preliminary investigation suggests that Ferdous Munshi was deliberately killed using strangulation. Police are making every effort to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.” He also confirmed that the body has been sent to the morgue for a post-mortem examination and that legal action will follow once the investigation concludes.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name of Deceased | Ferdous Munshi |
| Age | 38 |
| Father | Rahman Munshi |
| Address | Madhukhali Village, Mithaganj Union, Kalapara |
| Date & Time Found | 11 January, approx. 1:00 pm |
| Location Found | Banks of Sapuria Canal |
| Clothing | Shorts and Jumper |
| Cause of Death (Preliminary) | Strangulation with nylon rope |
| Injuries | Left-hand ring finger severed |
| Investigating Officer | ASP Sameer Sarkar |
| Current Status | Post-mortem underway, investigation ongoing |
Local residents expressed shock over the gruesome discovery, noting that Ferdous was known in the community as a helpful and respected member. The police have appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the arrest of those responsible. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities closely examining the scene and gathering evidence to identify the assailants.