Domestic Worker Arrested for Murder of Mother and Daughter During Theft in Mohammadpur

In a shocking incident in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, a domestic worker, Ayesha Akter (20), has been arrested for allegedly murdering her employer, Laila Afroza (48), and Laila’s daughter, Nafisa Nawal Binte Aziz (15), during an attempted theft at their home. Police have reported that Ayesha was caught while fleeing with stolen gold jewellery and other valuables, leading to a violent confrontation with the mother and daughter, during which she allegedly stabbed them both to death.

The case was confirmed on Wednesday afternoon by Sub-Inspector (SI) Sahidul Islam, the investigation officer from Mohammadpur Police Station. According to police sources, Ayesha confessed during preliminary questioning to committing the murders.

Earlier on Wednesday morning, Ayesha was apprehended along with her husband, Jamal Sikdar (25), from Kayarchar in Nalchiti Upazila, Jhalokathi. Police said Jamal is a resident of the same area, while Ayesha is the daughter of Rabiul Islam from Salimganj, Narsingdi. Following the killings, Ayesha reportedly fled Mohammadpur with her husband to his family home in Kayarchar.

SI Sahidul Islam stated that Ayesha’s arrest was made based on confidential intelligence and with the aid of technology. Further interrogations of both Ayesha and her husband are ongoing. According to Jamal, Ayesha did not initially intend to kill Laila and Nafisa. The fatal attack occurred when Laila caught Ayesha attempting to steal jewellery, and, in panic, she allegedly stabbed the mother and daughter.

The murder case was formally lodged on Monday night at Mohammadpur Police Station by A.J.M. Azizul Islam, the husband of Laila and father of Nafisa. The complaint states that the killings occurred sometime between 7:51 a.m. and 9:35 a.m. on Monday. Police noted that the domestic worker had been employed at the house for only four days prior to the incident. CCTV footage shows that she regularly entered the residence wearing a burqa or covering her face, and on the day of the crime, she left the house wearing Nafisa’s school uniform.

The horrifying incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, with police continuing their investigation into both the motive and the circumstances of the killings.