Police in Savar have arrested a homeless man named Samrat, accused of killing six people over the past seven months. He was detained by the Detective Branch on Sunday, January 18, from the Savar municipal area. On Monday, police sent him to court seeking a 10-day remand for interrogation. Authorities said Samrat used to stay inside the Savar municipal community center at night, where five of the murders occurred, while another took place near the Savar Bazar bus stand.

Dhaka district Additional Superintendent of Police Arafatul Islam confirmed the arrest and remand request at a press briefing at Savar Model Police Station. He stated that the identities of five of the six victims remain unknown. Police seized a matchbox, scarf, and mobile phone from the suspect during the arrest. CCTV footage reportedly helped identify and capture him.

Investigators are now probing whether anyone else was involved in the killings. The motive behind the murders is expected to be revealed after interrogation if the court approves the remand.