Gazipur Metropolitan Police and RAB-1 have solved the murder of Siddiqur Rahman, a 56-year-old storekeeper, who was stabbed to death during a mugging attempt in Tongi East on December 6. The main suspect, 30-year-old Imran, was arrested from the Mazhar slum, a known drug hotspot, the following day.

According to RAB-1 Commander Lt. Col. Ashiqur Rahman, Imran attacked Siddiqur when the victim resisted a robbery attempt on a flyover near the Bandhan Community Center. CCTV footage and forensic evidence, including a blood-stained knife and shoes left at the scene, led investigators to identify and locate the suspect. Imran reportedly fled to the slum immediately after the attack.

Authorities said Imran is now in RAB custody and legal proceedings are underway. The case highlights the growing collaboration between RAB and local police in tackling violent street crimes in Gazipur, where mugging-related incidents have raised public concern.