Osman Hadi killing attempt: Plot allegedly planned for several months

Following the announcement of the schedule for the 13th national parliamentary election, police have found indications of an organised network behind the shooting of Sharif Osman Hadi, convenor of the Inqilab Moncho and a prospective candidate for the Dhaka-8 constituency.

According to sources involved in the investigation, the attack was carried out after several months of planning, with the intention of creating large-scale instability in the country. An escape plan was also put into effect immediately after the attack.

Police sources state that three individuals have so far been identified as being involved. Among them, the person who fired the shots while seated on the back of a motorcycle was identified as Faisal Karim Masud, also known as Rahul, a leader of the Chhatra League.

The motorcycle was driven by Alamgir Sheikh. Another individual, Rubel, was with them during surveillance of Hadi prior to the attack. Rubel is reported to be an activist of the Swechchhasebak League in Adabar.

Law enforcement agencies have also obtained photographs showing the three individuals together during various public outreach programmes attended by Hadi.

These images have already circulated on social media. Police have confirmed that all three are affiliated with Awami League–associated politics.

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