Anwarul Azim Anar, a member of Bangladesh’s governing Awami League party, was discovered murdered in Kolkata, India, more than a week after he went missing. Anar disappeared on May 13, a day after arriving in India for medical treatment, according to his relatives. The Bangladeshi Home Minister, Asaduzzaman Khan, confirmed the tragic news and mentioned that three Bangladeshis had been arrested in connection with the death.
Discovery of Anar’s Body
Anar’s body was located in an abandoned house in Kolkata’s New Town early on Wednesday morning, as reported by a deputy police commissioner in the city. His disappearance had been reported by his family at the Baranagar police station in North Kolkata on May 18. Anar had visited the residence of a person named Gopal Biswas on May 12 and left the next day to see a doctor, informing his family that he would return to Bangladesh by evening. However, he had remained out of contact since then.
Investigation and Arrests
Bangladesh’s Home Minister refrained from disclosing further details for the sake of the ongoing investigation. He confirmed that Bangladeshi authorities had been cooperating with Kolkata police. On May 19, Anar’s daughter, Mumtarin Ferdous Doreen, sought assistance from Bangladesh’s detective branch to find her father. This special unit had been working closely with Kolkata police over the past three days.
Cause of Death and Further Steps
The cause of Anar’s death remains undetermined at this time. His daughter was present in Kolkata on Wednesday to receive the body following an autopsy. The discovery of Anar’s body and the arrests made signify the start of a complex investigation involving cooperation between Bangladeshi and Indian authorities to uncover the circumstances leading to the murder.
This case highlights the continuing diplomatic and law enforcement collaboration between neighboring countries in dealing with cross-border crimes and ensuring justice for victims.
