Brother Falsely Declared Dead in Murder Case – Investigation Reveals He’s Alive

In a shocking turn of events, a murder case filed in July claiming the death of a man has been exposed as entirely fabricated. The case, initially presented as part of a violent crackdown during an anti-discrimination student movement, involved a brother falsely declaring his sibling dead in order to implicate him. However, recent police investigations have revealed that the man, Solaiman Selim—also known locally as Dulal—remains very much alive.

The original complaint was filed by Selim’s brother, Mostofa Kamal, who is also known by the nickname “Mosto Dakat” due to his criminal activities in the area. Kamal’s attempt to frame his brother appears to be motivated by a family dispute over land. The investigation, carried out by the Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police, specifically the Wari Division, confirmed that the alleged victim was unharmed and had not been involved in any murder or violent incident on 3 August, as originally claimed in the case filed at the Jatrabari Police Station.

Police sources revealed that Mostofa Kamal deliberately filed a false case under Section 211 of the Penal Code against his brother in an effort to eliminate him and seize property. The DB has sought permission from the court to formally charge Kamal for filing a false case. Malik Ahsan Uddin, Deputy Commissioner of the DB’s Wari Zone, stated, “The complainant filed this case deliberately and falsely. We have requested the court’s permission to proceed with legal action against him. We will act strictly according to the court’s instructions.”

Originally, the murder complaint listed 41 individuals as defendants. As the investigation progressed, one more suspect was added, bringing the total number of accused to 42. Of these, two individuals had previously been taken into custody. Recent reports have recommended the discharge of 42 accused persons, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, highlighting that they were not involved in any criminal activity.

Selim, who is a father of two daughters, currently resides with his wife in Beltoli Market, Phulbari, Mymensingh. He claimed that he cannot live at home due to threats from his brothers, who allegedly have attempted to seize his property and have threatened both him and his family. Selim’s statements underline the calculated use of family disputes to exploit broader political unrest, specifically the anti-discrimination student movement, for personal gain.

The DB is set to present its final report to the court on 21 December, clarifying the falsity of the original murder case and recommending dismissal of charges against those wrongfully accused. This case exposes a chilling instance of familial betrayal, showing how legal systems can be manipulated to serve personal vendettas.