Two prime suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of Jubo Dal leader and July Joddha Rakib in Rangpur city’s Kamal Kachna Masua Para Bazar. According to RAB-13, top drug dealer Momin and his wife Beauty Begum were detained on Monday afternoon during a raid at Shahapara village in Mithapukur upazila, based on secret information. The arrests were announced at a press briefing at the RAB-13 headquarters late Tuesday night.

RAB reported that on April 9, a dispute broke out between Rakib and the couple over drug-related issues. Later that day, Momin, with the help of his wife and associates, allegedly lured Rakib from his home and hacked him to death in broad daylight before fleeing the scene. Rakib’s father, Abdus Samad, filed a murder case with Kotwali Police Station following the incident.

RAB said the suspects had been hiding in different locations after the killing but were eventually captured. During initial interrogation, both Momin and Beauty Begum confessed to direct involvement in the murder.