A joint force has arrested a fugitive suspect named Akash, aged 28, within ten hours of a triple murder in Faridpur. The arrest took place at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, and police recovered a spade believed to have been used in the killings. The district police superintendent confirmed the arrest in a press release at 2 p.m. the same day, noting that the suspect provided misleading information during initial questioning.

The murders occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Monday in Godadhardangi village under Aliabad Union of Sadar upazila. Three people were killed, including two from the same family—Rahela Begum, 50, Amena Begum, 75, and their neighbor, Kabul Hossain, 45. Two others, Riaz Molla, 45, and Arjina Begum, 45, were injured in the attack. Following the incident, Kabul Hossain’s wife, Kohinur Begum, filed a murder case with Kotwali Police Station.

Police said all relevant units are working to uncover the true motive behind the killings, as the suspect’s statements have been inconsistent.