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24 murders and 64 rape cases in Rangpur range in October

Thursday, 5 November 2026, 8:21

24 murders and 64 rape cases in Rangpur range in October

The monthly crime review meeting for October regarding the crime situation of eight districts in the Rangpur range was held. On Wednesday (November 4), the meeting took place at the conference room of the Rangpur Range DIG office, chaired by DIG Mohammad Abdul Mabud. It was informed in the meeting that 24 murders, 64 rapes, four gang rapes, and 55 deaths in road accidents occurred in the range during October.

Data presented in the meeting showed that a total of 1,677 cases were filed that month, which included 161 women repression cases and 567 drug-related cases. In addition to 55 deaths in road accidents, the scenario of unexecuted arrest warrants was also highlighted. The DIG gave strict directives to the concerned officials to curb crime and improve the quality of investigations.

Based on overall performance, the Gaibandha district police was selected as the best district in the Rangpur range for October, and Superintendent of Police Md. Jasim Uddin received a honorary crest and certificate.

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