Digital investigative outlet The Descent has identified a third suspect linked to the attempted murder of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi. The suspect, Zakir Hossain alias 'Jin Zakir', was reportedly active in Hadi’s election campaign and maintained contact with two previously known suspects, Faisal Karim Masud and his motorcycle driver, Alamgir Hossain.

According to The Descent, Zakir had a prior criminal record, including robbery cases filed in Mohammadpur and Gabtoli in October 2024. Police had arrested him and two others, recovering cash, gold, and mobile phones. He was later released on bail in July following a High Court order. Daksu Liberation War Affairs Secretary Fatima Tasnim Juma publicly urged citizens to help capture the three suspects, posting a campaign photo marking them.

The identification raises questions about security lapses in political campaigns and the infiltration of criminal elements. Law enforcement agencies have yet to issue an official statement, while citizens and activists continue to demand swift action and transparency in the ongoing investigation.