Overview
- Ripon Saha, 30, was run over outside Karim Filling Station near Goalanda Mor in Rajbari after he demanded payment for fuel, according to police and witnesses.
- Police seized the vehicle involved and detained its owner, Abul Hashem, and the driver, Kamal Hossain, following the incident.
- Investigators said the killing was not an accident and confirmed they will open a murder case.
- Station employees reported a black SUV took roughly Tk 5,000 worth of fuel and ran over Saha when he tried to stop it from leaving without paying.
- Reports identify Hashem as a former BNP district treasurer and place the case within a series of recent attacks on Hindus, including the killing of Samir Das in Feni, which has prompted public and diplomatic concern.