Detective Branch (DB) police have arrested two additional suspects, Sajib Bepari and Rajib Bepari, in connection with the murder of scrap businessman Sohag near Mitford Hospital, bringing total arrests to nine. Police claim the motive was business rivalry, denying any extortion involvement. However, the BNP alleges the killing is part of a deep political conspiracy ahead of the national elections. While demanding justice, BNP accuses ruling party supporters of spreading false extortion allegations to defame their party, emphasizing that the crime—not party affiliation—is paramount.