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Family members also alleged that the same criminal group had targeted their household on two to three previous occasions.

Speaking to The Daily Star, Cox’s Bazar Assistant Superintendent of Police Abhijit Das said Jisan was released from jail just five days before the attack. He had been serving time on weapons and robbery charges.

The OC said operations are ongoing to arrest the remaining accused.

Meanwhile, rights organisation Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) yesterday expressed deep concern and strongly condemned the incident.

In a statement, ASK said the “barbaric and inhumane” incident was not merely a personal tragedy but one that raises serious questions about the country’s law and order situation and its ability to ensure the safety of women and children.