Bangladesh police arrest suspect in journalist Alif killing

Police in Bangladesh have arrested a 22-year-old man suspected of involvement in the killing of journalist Lutfuzzaman Fakir Alif, The Financial Express reported Sunday, citing United News of Bangladesh (UNB).

The suspect, identified as Apurba, was arrested during a police operation in Durgapur on Saturday night, according to Khandaker Shaker Ahmed Khan, officer-in-charge of Durgapur Police Station.

Alif, 40, was shot dead Oct. 15 at Utrail Bazar on the Shamganj-Birishiri road in Durgapur municipality in Netrokona district. He worked as the district correspondent for Ruposhi Bangla television and ran a Facebook page, Detective Article, where he reported on alleged irregularities and crimes.

The arrest marks a new development in the investigation. Police described Apurba as a suspect; the report did not establish his guilt.