Bangladesh police arrest suspect in murder of 60-year-old Hindu man at Natore Crematorium

Bangladesh police on Friday arrested main accused in the killing of a 60-year-old Hindu individual, Tarun Chandra Das who was found dead in December at Bara Harishpur cremation site in Natore district, bound and asphyxiated.

On December 21, authorities discovered Das's remains at Bara Harishpur cremation site in Natore district, bound and asphyxiated, ANI reported citing official police report.

The report indicated that the deceased was discovered with ropes binding the limbs and cloth covering the face. "Initially, it is believed that the victim Tarun Kumar Das tried to scream when he saw the thieves while the unidentified thieves were stealing from the Bhogar inside the cremation ghat and the thieves tied his hands and feet and strangled him to death," the statement said.

"It is initially known that some Kasar plates were stolen from the Bhoghar of the crematorium. It may be noted that the victim was mentally ill for a long time and was staying at the said crematorium for quite some time," the statement added.

Bangladesh authorities arrested Md Subaj Hossain, the primary suspect and reported that the accused acknowledged his involvement, admitting to killing Das alongside his associates during a theft at the cremation grounds. The investigation continues.

The police issued a statement on Friday evening: "On January 9, the Natore police arrested the main accused Md Subaj Hossain (24) from Chittagong in connection with the incident. The accused gave a confessional statement to the court that he killed the victim with the help of his co-accused Hasan Mondal, Sajib Hasan, Tota, Talha and Al-Mutakabbir," the statement said.