Slit-throat body of a local human hauler driver was found in a pond at the Mubarakganj Sugar Mill farm in Kaliganj, Jhenaidah,
Police recovered the body after locals informed them on Friday morning. Authorities believe the murder was committed to steal the victim’s vehicle.
The deceased was identified as Omar Ali Sheikh, 40, from Hatbelat village in Kaliganj.
Kaliganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Shafiqul Islam confirmed the incident and said that the body had been sent for a post-mortem examination at Jhenaidah Sadar Hospital.
During the initial investigation, police found that the victim’s throat had been slit with a sharp weapon, and there were signs of injuries on his body.
The victim’s neck was also tied with a rope. Authorities suspect the motive behind the murder was the theft of his vehicle, and they are searching for the vehicle and identifying the suspects involved in the killing.
