A woman named Tapasi Rani Das, aged 42, was killed by her cousin in Kutubdia upazila of Cox’s Bazar on Thursday morning. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. at Ali Akbar Deil Kumirachhara fishing village, where the accused, identified as Kali Charan, allegedly attacked her with a machete. Locals rescued Tapasi and took her to the upazila health complex, where doctors declared her dead. Police later detained Kali Charan while he was attempting to flee through the Baraghop Steamer Ghat area.

According to Tapasi’s brother, the attack took place after a quarrel over a minor issue while her husband was away fishing. Dr. Biplob Kanti Rudra, who examined the body, reported at least four stab wounds. Officer-in-Charge Md. Mahbubul Haque said the body was sent to the district hospital for autopsy and that initial investigation suggests the dispute stemmed from a loan-related argument.

Police are currently interrogating the detained suspect to determine further details surrounding the killing.