In a chilling confession, Murad Molla and his wife Falguni Khatun admitted to murdering physically challenged e-rickshaw driver Maruf Sardar, also known as Omar. The couple confessed before Metropolitan Magistrate Ibrahim Khalil that they strangled him after failing to make him unconscious with sedatives. The crime came to light after a domestic dispute led Falguni to disclose the murder during a complaint against Murad.
According to police, the victim, who had lost a leg in a road accident, was lured to Murad's residence on March 3. The couple allegedly mixed sleeping pills with tea to incapacitate him before stealing his vehicle. When the sedatives failed, Murad strangled Maruf while Falguni restrained his legs. The victim died approximately 15 minutes later.
Fearing exposure, the couple buried the body in their backyard instead of disposing it elsewhere. Officer-in-Charge of Harintana Police Station Md. Helal Uddin revealed that Maruf had been missing since March 3 after leaving home with his e-rickshaw. His family filed a general diary with Khulishpur Police Station.
During the investigation, police learned that Falguni had become acquainted with Maruf shortly before the murder and, together with Murad, allegedly planned to kill him and seize his e-rickshaw. The vehicle was later dismantled and sold in parts. A murder case has been filed by the victim's sister, Lina Khatun.
Investigating Officer Md. Mamun Hossain confirmed that both accused admitted their involvement before the court. The court ordered them to be sent to jail. The victim's remains were sent to Khulna Medical College Hospital for post-mortem examination before being handed over to the family for burial.
