Schoolgirl Tajmin Murder: Raju Arrested in Cox’s Bazar
Police have arrested Raju, a young man known in Cox’s Bazar, from the Kalatali area in connection with allegations of misleading a minor girl. Although investigators have found no preliminary evidence linking him directly to the murder of seventh-grade student Jannatul Tajmin in Cumilla, police have detained him for extensive questioning as part of the ongoing investigation.
The investigation into the murder of seventh-grade student Jannatul Tajmin in Cumilla has taken a new turn with the arrest of Raju in Cox’s Bazar.
Raju was detained on Sunday night, October 11, from the Kalatali area of Cox’s Bazar. Mohammad Ali, officer-in-charge of Cox’s Bazar Sadar Police Station, confirmed the arrest, saying Sub-Inspector (SI) Sagor carried out the operation.
No Preliminary Evidence Linking Raju Directly to the Murder
SI Arnab, the investigation officer from the Cumilla District Detective Branch (DB), told Kalbela Online that investigators had not found any preliminary evidence indicating Raju’s direct involvement in Tajmin’s murder.
However, he said investigators were examining different aspects of the case and had detained Raju for extensive questioning. Authorities are also looking into allegations that he had allegedly influenced a minor girl, brought her to Cox’s Bazar and placed her in a vulnerable situation.
Police have yet to announce any conclusive findings regarding Raju’s involvement in the murder.
Arrest Video Circulates on Social Media
A video showing Raju’s arrest has circulated on social media. In the footage, two plainclothes police officers are seen handcuffing him and taking him away. The video also appears to show a brief scuffle between Raju and the officers.
Student’s Body Recovered From a Field
Jannatul Tajmin’s body was recovered by police from a paddy field in Jagatpur village of Lalmai upazila in Cumilla early on Thursday, October 8.
The killing of the seventh-grade student has prompted an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. Police are continuing to examine different leads, and Raju’s detention is part of those investigative efforts.
The investigation remains ongoing, and no final determination has been announced regarding Raju’s involvement in the murder.
