Members of Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU), a specialized unit of Bangladesh Police, arrested a fugitive convict from Dendabar at Ashulia in Savar, on the outskirts of the capital on Wednesday night.

The arrestee was Lutfur  Rahman, 55, son of Abdul Fakir of Panchbibi of Joypurhat district.

Based on information, a team of ATU conducted a drive in the area around 8 pm and arrested him.

He remained absconding for the past 16 years, said a press release of ATU issued on Thursday.

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According to the release, Lutfur along with his associates attacked Majibor Rahman at his house in Sadar upazila of Joypurhat district and stabbed him to death on December 17, 2007. They also looted valuables including gold ornaments and cash from the house.

A Razzaque, son of Majibor, was also injured in the attack.

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Later, a case was filed in this connection with Sadar Police Station against three people including Lutfur.

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On June 20, 2023, Joypurhat Additional District and Sessions Judge sentenced them to with fine of Tk 10,000 each.