Lakshmipur double murder: Convict executed at Kashimpur Jail


FE Team | Published: November 02, 2020 13:29:34 | Updated: November 02, 2020 19:06:06


Lakshmipur double murder: Convict executed at Kashimpur Jail

A condemned convict was hanged on Sunday night at Kashimpur Central Jail in Gazipur for killing his pregnant wife and two-year-old daughter in 2006.

Senior Jail Super Abdul Jalil Roy said Abdul Gafur, son of Shamsul Haque of Ramgati upazila in Laxmipur district, was executed around 11:55 pm, reports UNB.

Gazipur Additional District Magistrate Abul Kalam Azad, Civil Surgeon Dr Mohammad Khairuzzaman were present during the execution.

On October8, 2006, a case was filed against Gafur for killing his five-month pregnant wife and two-year-old daughter over family feud at Ramgati in Lakshmipur district.

On April 28, 2008, Lakshmipur Additional District and Sessions Judge sentenced him to death.

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