Nearly a month after the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, a key figure of the July Revolution and convener of Inquilab Mancha, the main suspects remain at large. Intelligence sources in Bangladesh report that Chhatra League leader Faisal Karim Masud, known as Dawood, and his associate Alamgir Sheikh crossed into India after the murder and later relocated from West Bengal to a secure area in Mumbai. Despite an extradition treaty and diplomatic channels, Indian authorities have not provided effective cooperation, complicating the investigation.

Bangladeshi officials say India’s Special Task Force detained five Bangladeshi nationals in West Bengal on December 28 for allegedly aiding the killers’ escape, but New Delhi has not shared details or agreed to hand them over. Investigators believe questioning these detainees could reveal the masterminds behind the attack. The killing was described as a premeditated mission, with the suspects tracking Hadi’s movements before shooting him in Dhaka on December 12.

Public anger has grown online under the hashtag #JusticeForHadi, focusing on India’s inaction. Analysts warn that safe havens abroad for identified killers could embolden future cross-border crimes.