A chilling discovery in Shreebordi upazila of Sherpur district has triggered widespread shock and concern after the decomposed body of an unidentified woman was found inside an abandoned trunk left by the roadside.
The incident occurred on Wednesday (1 April) at approximately 12:30pm in the Tathihati area near Dalibari Mor under Shreebordi municipal town. The Shreebordi Police Station recovered the body following information provided by local residents who had noticed the suspicious luggage.
According to eyewitness accounts and local sources, a rickshaw-van was seen leaving a trunk beside the road earlier in the morning. Initially, residents assumed it to be discarded household goods and did not intervene. However, as hours passed without anyone returning to claim the item, suspicion gradually grew among locals. The situation escalated when a strong foul odour began to emanate from the trunk, accompanied by an unusual presence of flies. Concerned by these signs, residents alerted the police.
Upon receiving the alert, law enforcement officers quickly arrived at the scene, cordoned off the area, and carried out a preliminary inspection. The trunk was subsequently opened under controlled conditions. Inside, police discovered the half-decomposed body of a middle-aged woman, wrapped in a mattress and a bedsheet. The identity of the deceased could not be immediately established.
Police officials suspect that the victim may have been murdered elsewhere before the body was transported and concealed inside the trunk, which was then abandoned by the roadside in an attempt to destroy evidence. Preliminary assessments suggest that the body had been placed at the location several hours prior to its discovery, although the exact timeframe remains under investigation.
A senior officer from Shreebordi Police Station confirmed that the body had been recovered following local reports and sent to the appropriate medical facility for post-mortem examination. He further stated that the incident is being treated as a potential premeditated homicide. Investigators have already launched efforts to identify those responsible.
Authorities are currently collecting CCTV footage from nearby areas and cross-checking reports of missing persons to assist in identifying the victim. Digital and forensic support is also being utilised to advance the investigation. Officials have assured that further legal action will be taken based on the findings of the post-mortem and ongoing inquiries.
The incident has created an atmosphere of fear and unease among local residents, many of whom have called for a swift and thorough investigation to ensure justice and restore public confidence in safety.
Incident Summary
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Dalibari Mor, Tathihati area, Shreebordi municipal town, Sherpur |
| Time of discovery | Wednesday, approximately 12:30pm |
| Item found | Abandoned trunk |
| Condition of body | Decomposed, wrapped in mattress and bedsheet |
| Identity | Unidentified woman |
| Police action | Body recovered and sent for post-mortem |
| Investigation status | Ongoing; suspected planned homicide |
| Key steps underway | CCTV analysis, missing persons checks, forensic support |
Authorities have reiterated that all possible leads are being pursued to uncover the identity of the victim and the circumstances surrounding the crime.