Police recovered the bullet-riddled body of a 21-year-old man, identified as Imon, from in front of Arangghata railway station in Khulna metropolitan area on Monday, July 27. Officers reached the scene around 5:30pm after receiving information from local residents. Imon was the son of Sobhan Sheikh, a resident of Arangghata police station area.

Police initially suspect that assailants shot Imon dead and left his body at the location. However, law enforcement authorities have not yet determined the motive or identified those responsible. Arangghata police station Officer-in-Charge Md Halimur Islam confirmed that residents saw a young man lying with gunshot injuries and informed police, who recovered him dead.

An investigation has begun around the scene. Senior Khulna Metropolitan Police officials and the crime scene unit are collecting evidence, while investigators gather local information, speak with witnesses and examine possible leads. After preparation of an inquest report, the body will be sent to the Khulna Medical College Hospital morgue for an autopsy. Police said the autopsy findings and investigation progress may clarify the cause of the killing and those involved.