Kolkata, India – The gruesome details of the murder of Bangladeshi lawmaker Anwarul Azim Anar have shocked investigators in Kolkata, India. The Member of Parliament from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League party arrived in Kolkata on May 12, only to disappear two days later. Investigations led to the arrest of Jihad Hawladar, an illegal immigrant from Bangladesh living in Mumbai, who confessed to his involvement in the murder and dismemberment of the Bangladesh MP’s body.
According to sources from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of West Bengal, Hawladar revealed that the murder was orchestrated by Akhtaruzzaman, a US citizen of Bangladeshi origin. On Akhtaruzzaman’s orders, Hawladar, along with four other Bangladeshi nationals, carried out the grisly act at an apartment in New Town, Kolkata. The authorities found bloodstains in the apartment and recovered several plastic bags believed to contain the victim’s remains.
Circumstantial evidence suggests that Anar was strangled before his body was dismembered, skinned, and the flesh minced to prevent identification. Hawladar confessed to packing the remains into plastic bags and cutting the bones into small pieces for disposal across Kolkata. Law enforcement is now working to locate the scattered body parts of the slain Bangladeshi politician, further unraveling the horrifying details of the crime.
The disturbing revelations have left both Bangladesh and India reeling, raising concerns over the safety and security of individuals traveling between the two neighboring countries. The case highlights the complex nature of transnational criminal activities and the challenges faced by authorities in investigating and prosecuting such heinous crimes.
As the investigation continues, authorities are striving to piece together the events leading up to Anar’s tragic demise and bring all perpetrators to justice. The shocking nature of the crime has sparked outrage and calls for enhanced cooperation between Bangladesh and India to prevent similar incidents in the future. The harrowing incident serves as a stark reminder of the brutality that can transpire in the shadows of society, underscoring the urgent need for greater vigilance and collaboration in combating such atrocities.