The Rapid Response Battalion (SRB)-8 has arrested Rahmatullah Farazi, the prime accused in a sensational murder case in Muladi, Barishal, from Dhaka.
A joint team of SRB-8 and SRB-10 arrested him from the Babubazar area of Dhaka at around 9:30pm on Thursday, October 15.
Assistant Superintendent of Police Walid Hasan Mithu, company commander of SRB-8, disclosed the information at a press conference at the battalion's headquarters at 11am on Friday.
According to the case statement, a dispute arose between the victim, Shukkur Ali, and the accused over objections to gambling and fishing in violation of the government ban imposed to protect mother hilsa.
On the evening of October 14, Shukkur Ali was attacked in front of Miraj's tea stall in the Krishnapur area of Muladi while returning home after having tea at a local shop.
He sustained serious injuries and died early on October 15 while being taken to Barishal Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital, near the Mirganj ferry terminal.
Following the incident, the victim's family filed a murder case with Muladi Police Station.
Walid Hasan Mithu said the arrest was made based on intelligence information and the use of information technology to identify the suspect's location.
A specialised team from SRB-8's Barishal headquarters and SRB-10's Jatrabari unit jointly conducted the operation.
Legal proceedings are underway, and the arrested suspect is being prepared for handover to the relevant police station for further legal action.
