Dispute Over Money Leads to Security Guard’s Death

In Dhaka’s Bhatara area, a violent dispute over outstanding payment has tragically claimed the life of 24-year-old security guard Md. Rakib Hasan. Police have arrested one individual in connection with the incident, while the principal suspect remains at large.

According to SI Sumon Biswas of Bhatara Police Station, the fatal altercation occurred on Wednesday afternoon at a security company’s staff quarters along Kuril Bazar Road. The conflict arose over a financial disagreement of 13,000 taka between the deceased, Rakib Hasan, and his colleague Shakil Ali.

Witnesses report that a verbal argument escalated into a physical confrontation. Police sources confirm that Shakil Ali, with the assistance of his accomplice Masud Rana, assaulted Rakib Hasan. During the attack, Shakil struck Hasan with a wooden stick beneath his left ear, causing severe injuries.

Rakib was immediately rushed to Kurmitola General Hospital, where medical personnel, after examination, declared him dead. SI Sumon stated that upon receiving the information, police recovered the body and sent it to the Dhaka Medical College Hospital morgue for autopsy following legal procedures.

In the aftermath, Shakil Ali fled the scene, but Masud Rana has been taken into custody. A case has been registered at Bhatara Police Station, and efforts to apprehend the primary suspect are ongoing.

Rakib Hasan was originally from Uttar Char Ramani Mohan village in Laxmipur Sadar Upazila, and he resided in Jowar Sahara, Dhaka.

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Authorities have urged witnesses to come forward to aid in the apprehension of Shakil Ali, emphasising the seriousness of workplace conflicts escalating into violence. This incident has highlighted concerns about security personnel safety and dispute resolution within private security firms.