Two individuals allegedly involved in the killing of Sharif Hadi Osman, a young leader of the student movement known as “Inqilab Mancha”, which played a key role in toppling the government of Sheikh Hasina Wajed in Bangladesh, have been identified as Faisal Karim Masud and Mohammad Alamgir Sheikh.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
It is worth recalling that Sharif Hadi Osman was targeted earlier this month in Dhaka while he was leaving a mosque. Unknown assailants with their faces covered opened fire on him. He was subsequently taken to Singapore for medical treatment, but succumbed to his injuries on Thursday.
Following Hadi Osman’s death, widespread unrest erupted across Bangladesh, during which violent scenes were also reported. The interim government announced a one-day national mourning after his killing.
The 32-year-old Hadi was associated with the Inqilab Mancha student movement and was known as a critic of India, where former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is currently living in self-imposed exile.
Now, Faisal Karim Masud has emerged as the prime accused in the murder.
Who is Faisal Karim Masud?
According to BBC Bangla, police say that Faisal Karim Masud and his associate Alamgir Sheikh are both linked to the banned organisation Chhatra League.
Chhatra League is the student wing of Sheikh Hasina’s political party, the Awami League. The organisation was banned in October 2024.
The head of Bangladesh Police’s Detective Branch, Shafiq Islam, told BBC Bangla that police have come across several social media posts claiming that Faisal Karim fled to India after Hadi’s killing. However, these claims have not yet been verified.
Police have stated that Faisal Karim Masud’s passport has been blocked, making it unlikely for him to flee the country.
So far, Bangladesh’s Rapid Action Battalion and police have arrested 13 people in connection with Hadi’s murder. Those detained include Faisal Karim Masud’s parents, his wife, his wife’s brother, and Masud’s girlfriend.In addition, law enforcement agencies have also arrested two members of a gang allegedly involved in human smuggling.
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