Law Adviser Asif Nazrul has ordered swift action against those responsible for a knife attack in Rajshahi that killed a judge’s son and left his wife seriously injured on Thursday.

In a statement, Adviser Nazrul strongly condemned the brutal attack on the rented residence of Rajshahi Metropolitan Sessions Judge Mohammad Abdur Rahman at around 2:30 pm.

He said law enforcement agencies have taken immediate steps and the government is closely monitoring the treatment of the injured Tasmin Nahar at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, maintaining round-the-clock communication with hospital authorities.

Expressing condolences to the family of the deceased, Nazrul also assured that the government will take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of the judiciary and their families.

The victim, 18-year-old Tausif Rahman Sumon, a class IX student and son of Judge Abdur Rahman, was hacked to death, while his mother was severely injured in the violent attack at their rented home in the Dabtola area.

According to Rajshahi Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mohammad Abu Sufian, the assailant entered the residence and attacked the family indiscriminately.

Police have arrested a suspect, Emon, in connection with the murder.

Investigators said Judge Abdur Rahman had earlier filed a general diary (GD) against the suspect while serving in Sylhet, citing concerns over his behavior.