Man arrested in Rajshahi for attacking mother and brother over drug money
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RAJSHAHI — A 34-year-old man was arrested late Saturday after allegedly attacking his mother and younger brother with a sharp cutting instrument in an incident fueled by a dispute over money for drugs.
The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. in the Meherchandi Uttarpara area under the Chandrima Police Station in Rajshahi. The suspect, identified as Mehedi Hasan, also known as Munna, reportedly assaulted his 55-year-old mother, Mosammat Monowara Khatun, and his 28-year-old brother, Mohammad Mridul.
Local residents intervened following the assault, detaining and beating the suspect before law enforcement arrived at the scene. Officers from the Chandrima Police Station forced entry into the residence to rescue the victims and the suspect. All three individuals were subsequently transported to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital for urgent medical treatment.
As of Sunday, the victims remained hospitalized. Mridul and Mehedi Hasan were admitted to Ward 8, while Monowara Khatun is receiving care in Ward 2.
The suspect’s sister filed a formal complaint with the Chandrima Police Station, leading to the registration of a criminal case. Authorities have formally arrested Mehedi Hasan and seized the sharp implement used in the attack. Police stated that once the suspect is medically cleared, he will be transferred to judicial custody.
Preliminary investigations suggest the attack was motivated by the suspect’s demand for money to purchase narcotics. Investigators are continuing to look into whether other factors contributed to the violence.
Mohammad Gaziur Rahman, Deputy Commissioner and spokesperson for the Rajshahi Metropolitan Police, confirmed the arrests and the recovery of the weapon. He dismissed unsubstantiated reports circulating on social media claiming the victims had died, clarifying that all parties are currently alive and under medical supervision. Police have urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified information regarding the incident.
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