One arrested over Barguna man Rifat murder in front of wife

An accused was arrested in connection with the murder of Rifat Sharif, who was stabbed dead in front of his wife in broad day light in Barguna.

Arrestee Chandan, 30, is the accused No. 4 in the case filed by the victim's father Abdul Halim, said Maruf Hossain, superintendent of police in Barguna.

The case was filed against 12 people including Chandan with Barguna Sadar Police Station last night, the SP said.

Police are conducting drives to arrest the rest of the accused, the police official added.

Criminals attacked Rifat, 25, with sharp weapon in broad daylight in front of Barguna Government College yesterday while his wife was desperately trying to save him.

The entire incident, which was captured possibly on a mobile phone, shows the attack on the youth in Barguna town in front of Barguna Government College around 10:30am yesterday, where Rifat went to drop-off his wife.

Footage of the incident went viral on social media yesterday.

Immediately after the attack, locals had taken Rifat to Barishal Sher-E-Bangla Medical College Hospital (BSMCH).  Later, he was later pronounced dead.

Rifat was the only son of Abdul Halim of Boro Lobongola village in Burirchar union under Barguna sadar upazila.

Afterwards, locals and eyewitnesses identified the assailants as Nayan and Rifat Farajee. Both were engaged in various crimes such as drug dealing and mugging.

Police sources said Rifat had previous enmity with Nayan.

Source: thedailystar