Student Fatally Stabbed in Gaibandha; Two Detained

A long-standing dispute regarding a boundary wall has culminated in a fatal stabbing incident in Gaibandha Sadar Upazila, resulting in the death of a college student and leaving his elder brother severely injured. The altercation occurred on Sunday, 7 June, between 9:00 pm and 9:30 pm in Purba Piyarapur village, located within the Boali Union. Following the attack, the primary suspect fled the scene, prompting law enforcement authorities to detain two female family members for questioning.

Background and Incident Details

According to local residents and police sources, a dispute concerning the demarcation of a boundary wall had persisted for an extended period between the families of the late Faruk and Chhana Haji. On the night of Sunday, an argument escalated between Ruhit, 20, son of the late Faruk, and Rakib, son of Chhana Haji.

As the confrontation intensified at approximately 9:30 pm, Rakib physically assaulted Ruhit with a sharp knife. Hearing the commotion, Ruhit’s younger brother, Rumon, 18, intervened in an attempt to protect his sibling. Rakib subsequently turned the weapon on Rumon, inflicting critical stab wounds upon him as well.

Casualties and Medical Response

Both victims were left critically injured and bleeding at the scene. Local residents immediately intervened, rescuing the two brothers and transporting them to Gaibandha General Hospital in a critical condition. Upon arrival, the attending physician pronounced Rumon dead.

The deceased, Rumon, was a first-year undergraduate student at Gaibandha Government College. His elder brother, Ruhit, sustained severe injuries and remains admitted at the hospital, where he continues to receive medical treatment.

Incident Summary

Police Investigation and Detentions

On Monday morning, 8 June, the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Gaibandha Sadar Police Station, Abdullah Al Mamun, confirmed the details of the homicide. He stated that whilst the perpetrator managed to abscond directly after the assault, police operations were initiated swiftly to bring those involved to justice.

As part of the preliminary investigation, law enforcement officers detained the primary suspect’s mother, Bebi Begum, alongside his wife, Iti Begum. Both individuals have been taken into police custody at the station for formal interrogation regarding the incident and the whereabouts of the suspect.

The body of the deceased student has been transferred to the Gaibandha General Hospital morgue for a mandatory post-mortem examination. Police authorities have indicated that further legal proceedings are currently underway, and efforts to apprehend the fugitive suspect remain ongoing.