A murder case has been filed over the shooting death of Musabbir, former general secretary of Dhaka North Swechhasebak Dal.
The case was filed with Tejgaon Police Station by Musabbir’s wife, naming several unidentified individuals as accused, police said on Thursday.
Confirming the matter, Tejgaon Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Keshinyu Marma said three to four unknown persons have been mentioned in the case.
“We are investigating the incident and conducting drives to identify and arrest those involved,” the OC added.
Musabbir was shot dead by assailants at around 8:40pm on Wednesday in an alley behind Star Kabar in Kawran Bazar under Tejgaon area of the capital.
During the attack, Md Abu Sufian Masud, general secretary of the Kawran Bazar Van Samity, was also shot. He sustained serious injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH).
Musabbir’s body was sent to the DMCH morgue for autopsy. Police said the post-mortem examination is expected to be completed on Thursday, after which the body will be handed over to the family following completion of legal formalities.