OUR CORRESPONDENT, Noakhali

An elderly woman was murdered in Lakshmipur after intruders entered her room early yesterday and struck her on the head with a hammer.

The incident occurred at the house of Yasin Mijhi in South Majupur village, ward-10 of the municipality.

The deceased was identified as Sakina Begum, 60.

Inspector (Investigation) Jholok Mohanta of Lakshmipur Sadar Model Police Station told The Daily Star that four people, including two relatives of the victim, have been taken to the police station for questioning.

Sakina, wife of late Safi Ullah, lived with her elder daughter-in-law, Ruby, while her two sons reside abroad.

According to family members, miscreants broke in through the roof staircase and attacked her as she slept. She was taken to Lakshmipur Sadar Hospital and died while being transferred to Dhaka. Police said her gold ornaments were untouched, suggesting possible prior enmity amid ongoing family disputes. Preparations are underway to file a case.