Accused in Murder Case: Cumilla Jubo League leader expelled

Jubo League central committee has expelled Alamgir Hossain, a joint convener of its Cumilla city unit, supposedly on charges of "being involved in anti-organisational activities".

To this effect, a letter, signed by central Jubo League secretary general Mainul Hossain Khan Nikhil, was issued on Friday night.

It states that the expulsion came as per Jubo Leage president Sheikh Parash's direction.

A murder case was filed against Alamgir Hossain, also a councillor of ward-23 under Cumilla City Corporation, and his five brothers for killing a local trader in front of a mosque during Juma prayers on July 10.

Three of his brothers was arrested in connection with the murder , said police.

Rekha Begum, wife of slain businessman Akter Hossain, filed the case in which Alamgir was the key accused who is now on the run, said police.

Akter's brother Shahjalal Alal, also a local Jubo League leader, told The Daily Star, "I am happy with the central committee's decision. I hope we will get justice for my innocent brother."

Cumilla Sadar South Police Station Officer-in-Charge Nazrul Islam said, "We are trying to arrest all the accused. We are yet to get the autopsy report. When the report comes, we will be able to submit a charge sheet."

Neither the absconding councillor nor any of his family members could be reached for comments by this correspondent, despite repeated attempts.

Earlier, regarding his involvement with the murder and possible consequences, Abdullah Al Mahmud, convener of city unit Jubo League, had said the incident was not necessarily political.

Asked if any action will be taken against Alamgir, he had said, "It is not in my jurisdiction. The central committee [of Jubo League] will decide."