Bangladeshi Youth Shot Dead in South Africa During Attempted Robbery
Kamrul Islam, a 33-year-old Bangladeshi youth, was shot and killed during a robbery in Wepener, South Africa. His family seeks help from the Bangladesh embassy to repatriate his body. Local officials are ready to assist in this effort as the family deals with their loss.
A tragic incident occurred in Wepener, Free State Province, South Africa, where a Bangladeshi youth named Kamrul Islam, aged 33, was shot dead on Thursday evening. Originally from Karmullahpur village in Bangladesh, Kamrul had moved to South Africa 12 years ago in search of work and had established his own business after initially being employed.
On the night of the incident, while closing his shop around 9:00 PM, Kamrul was confronted by two individuals who intended to rob him. Kamruzzaman, Kamrul’s younger brother, recounted that the assailants held Kamrul at gunpoint and stole cash and valuables from the shop. They then took him outside to check for additional money in his parked car.
During a confrontation, one of the robbers shot Kamrul in the chest, resulting in his immediate death. Kamrul had recently built a house in his native village and was planning to return to Bangladesh in a few months to marry. Tragically, after learning of her son’s death, their mother has been frequently fainting, having previously lost her husband.
The family has appealed to the Bangladesh embassy for assistance in repatriating Kamrul’s body. Daganbhuiyan upazila nirbahi officer SM Azharul Islam stated that local administration is prepared to facilitate the return of Kamrul’s body if the family requires support.
The death of Kamrul Islam highlights the risks Bangladeshi expatriates face abroad while seeking better opportunities. Family members are devastated, especially the mother, and they now seek the assistance of the Bangladesh embassy to bring him home. The local administration has offered help to facilitate this process amid their grief.
Original Source: www.newagebd.net
