Gazipur Journalist Murder: 7 Arrests Made within 28 Hours

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The murder of journalist Asaduzzaman Tuhin in Gazipur has led to a swift response from law enforcement, with seven individuals, including the prime suspect and his wife, arrested within 28 hours. The arrests were confirmed by Taherul Haque Chowhan, additional commissioner (Crime) of Gazipur Metropolitan Police (GMP). The suspects, identified through CCTV footage, are allegedly active members of a snatching gang and have been linked to various local crimes.

Key Takeaways:

  • 7 individuals, including the prime suspect and his wife, were arrested within 28 hours of the murder of journalist Asaduzzaman Tuhin.
  • The suspects, identified through CCTV footage, are active members of a snatching gang and have been linked to various local crimes.
  • The prime suspect, Mizan alias Ketu Mizan, and his wife Golapi, were arrested from Bhabanipur in Gazipur Sadar upazila, along with Al Amin, who was apprehended by Basan police from Turag in the capital.
  • Shadhin was arrested by RAB from Gazipur city, and Shah Jalal, 32, was arrested from Kashipur (Anantapur) village, Homna upazila, Cumilla.
  • The victims in the CCTV footage have been identified as Golapi (Mizan's wife), Mizan (prime suspect with a beard and cap), Shadhin (in a white shirt and jeans), and Al Amin.
  • The police collected CCTV footage from a nearby business and identified the suspects, who were then apprehended through multiple police teams.
  • A case has been filed at the Basan police station over the killing of journalist Asaduzzaman Tuhin, and the suspects are reportedly linked to various local crimes.

Statistics:

  • 7 individual arrests were made within 28 hours of the journalist's murder.
  • 4 of the arrested suspects are from Jamalpur (Mizan), Cumilla (Shah Jalal), Pabna (Faisal Hasan), and Mymensingh (Gafargaon).
  • The victims in the CCTV footage had been identified as Golapi, Mizan, Shadhin, and Al Amin.

Sources:

  • "Gazipur journalist hacked to death in broad daylight" by Banglalion Net
  • "Gazipur Cop guard Tuhin murder case" by Save Nubanews
  • Protidiner Kagoj