The local authorities in Gaziapur have formally initiated legal proceedings following the discovery of five family members found murdered in Kapasia Upazila. On the night of Saturday, 9 May 2026, a first information report (FIR) was lodged at the Kapasia Police Station, naming the primary suspect and several unidentified accomplices. The case relates to a series of homicides that have profoundly affected the local community in the Rautkon village area.
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Formal Filing of the Homicide Case
The case was filed by Sahadat Mollah, the father of the deceased woman, Sharmin Begum. According to the Additional Superintendent of Police (Kaliganj Circle), Md. Asaduzzaman, the primary accused in the filing is Furkan Mia, the husband of Sharmin Begum. In addition to Furkan, the complainant has named four to five unidentified individuals as co-defendants in the brutal killing of his daughter, grandchildren, and son.
Official police statements confirm that the investigation is now being conducted with a focus on locating Furkan, who remains at large. Law enforcement agencies have deployed multiple teams to track his movements, and a nationwide alert has been issued to prevent his escape from the jurisdiction.
Details of the Deceased and the Incident
The victims of this violent act have been identified as:
Sharmin Begum (32): The wife of the accused.
Rasul Mia (22): The brother-in-law of the accused.
Mim (14): The eldest daughter of the couple.
Habiba (10): The second daughter of the couple.
Faria (2): The youngest daughter of the couple.
The family had originally migrated from Gopalganj town to Gaziapur in pursuit of better livelihood opportunities. They were residing in a rented accommodation within a residential colony in Rautkon village at the time of the incident.
According to the preliminary forensic evidence and police reports, the victims were murdered at some point during the late hours of Friday, 8 May 2026. The perpetrator utilised a sharp weapon to slit the throats of the victims. The bodies were discovered by police in a bloodied state on Saturday morning after they were alerted to the situation.
The Suspect’s Admission and Flight
A significant development in the case occurred in the early hours of Saturday. Following the homicides, the accused, Furkan Mia, reportedly contacted his relatives via mobile telephone. During these communications, he allegedly confessed to the killings before terminating the call and disabling his mobile device. This admission served as the catalyst for the discovery of the bodies, as relatives immediately informed the local authorities.
The Kapasia police arrived at the residential colony shortly after dawn to find a harrowing scene. Forensic teams and members of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) were summoned to collect evidence, including fingerprints and the suspected murder weapon. The bodies were subsequently transported to the Gaziapur Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Medical College Hospital for post-mortem examinations to determine the exact time of death and the nature of the injuries sustained.
Ongoing Investigation and Search Operations
Additional Superintendent Md. Asaduzzaman stated that the motive behind the massacre remains under investigation, though domestic discord or financial disputes are being considered as potential factors. The inclusion of four to five unidentified individuals in the case suggests that the complainant suspects Furkan may have received assistance in carrying out the co-ordinated murders or in his subsequent flight from the scene.
| Case Detail | Information |
| Date of Discovery | Saturday, 9 May 2026 |
| Primary Suspect | Furkan Mia (Absconding) |
| Complainant | Sahadat Mollah (Father of Sharmin) |
| Location | Rautkon Village, Kapasia |
| Investigation Lead | Md. Asaduzzaman (Addl. SP, Kaliganj Circle) |
The local administration has assured the public that every effort is being made to apprehend the suspect. Security has been heightened in the Rautkon area, and police are currently recording statements from neighbours and witnesses who may have heard disturbances on Friday night. As of the latest reports, the primary accused remains the subject of an intensive manhunt across the region.