Body of private tutor found in sack; police suspect murder over gold earrings

A shocking discovery in Chapainawabganj municipality has sent ripples of horror through the community after the body of a beloved private tutor, Mariam Begum, was found concealed in a sack within a local residence. The 55-year-old educator, known for her dedication to her students, was allegedly murdered for her gold earrings, a brutal act that has left many in disbelief.

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Police recovered a pair of gold earrings that had allegedly been torn from the victim’s ears.

According to Superintendent of Police Gautam Kumar Biswas, the investigation has led to the detention of a homeowner, Md Rubel, his wife Sumi Begum, and a local goldsmith. Preliminary findings suggest that Sumi Begum confessed to tearing the victim's gold earrings off and selling them for Tk 12,000 shortly after Mariam Begum went missing on Monday. The primary motive appears to be robbery, culminating in a violent murder.

Mariam Begum had gone to teach a student at the house where her body was later found. Her brother, Mostafizur Rahman, recounted that she left home on Monday morning and was expected back shortly after her midday call to her husband. Tragically, she never returned, and her family's subsequent attempt to file a missing person report was initially met with what they describe as insufficient action by the police.

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One of the detainees, Sumi Begum, confessed that she sold the earrings to a local jewellery shop for Tk 12,000 on Monday afternoon.

This heinous crime highlights the vulnerability of individuals, particularly women, and raises concerns about safety within the community. The swift action by the police in detaining suspects and recovering evidence, including the gold earrings, is crucial. As a murder case is being prepared, the community awaits justice for Mariam Begum, hoping that this tragedy will spur greater vigilance and security measures.

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Police primarily suspect that Sumi Begum murdered Mariam for her gold earrings, the SP said, adding that the process of filing a murder case is underway.