A scandalous discovery in Dhamoirhat Upazila, Naogaon, has sparked intense public outrage and communal tension after two local butchers were accused of slaughtering a dog and attempting to sell its meat as mutton. The incident occurred on Sunday morning at the Mangalbari Bazaar, a bustling marketplace within the Jahanpur Union, leaving the local community in a state of shock and disgust.
The Discovery at Mangalbari Bazaar
The suspects, identified as Emtajul, son of Oli Shah, and his accomplice Dulu Moulvi, son of Ahmad Hossain, have long operated a stall at the Tetultoli intersection on the Nengrapir-Isobpur road. According to local witnesses, the duo typically brought pre-prepared meat from their residence to the market for daily sale.
Suspicions were raised when neighbours reportedly witnessed a dog being slaughtered at the butchers’ home earlier that morning. As word quickly spread to the market, the atmosphere grew increasingly hostile. Realising that their deception had been uncovered, Emtajul and Dulu Moulvi abandoned their stall and fled the scene before the authorities could arrive.
Police Intervention and Public Reaction
As news of the “mutton” being dog meat went viral on social media, hundreds of residents—both men and women—gathered at the market, leading to a volatile situation. Officers from the Dhamoirhat Police Station were dispatched to the site to restore order and secure the evidence.
The Chairman of the Jahanpur Union Parishad, Golam Kibria, confirmed the grim discovery, stating that approximately 25 kilograms of slaughtered dog meat were recovered from the premises. He assured the public that the contaminated meat was being disposed of safely to prevent any health risks.
Legal Implications and Next Steps
The Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Dhamoirhat Police Station, Md. Mokhlesur Rahman, addressed the media regarding the ongoing investigation.
| Key Details of the Incident | Information |
| Location | Mangalbari Bazaar, Dhamoirhat, Naogaon |
| Primary Suspects | Emtajul and Dulu Moulvi |
| Quantity Recovered | Approximately 25kg of dog meat |
| Current Status | Suspects at large; legal action pending |
| Authorities Involved | Dhamoirhat Police and Jahanpur Union Parishad |
The police have seized the remains and are currently conducting raids to apprehend the fleeing butchers. Under the Consumer Rights Protection Act and relevant sections of the Penal Code, the suspects face severe penalties for food fraud and endangering public health. Local residents have called for the strictest possible punishment to ensure such a desecration of food standards never recurs in their district.