Rabiul Islam alias Arav Khan, a fugitive in the police officer murder case, is under watch in Dubai, said Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh.

Seheli Sabrin, Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs told reporters while briefing on Thursday (March 23) afternoon.

She said Foreign Ministry is working in this regard.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will extend necessary assistance if the Home Ministry requires, she added.

Earlier on April 11, 2019, Detective Branch of police pressed charges against Arav Khan, whose real name is Rabiul Islam alias Apon alias Shohag alias Hridoy and nine others in the murder case of Md Mamun Emran Khan, the then inspector of special branch of police.

Earlier on March 18, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said that Bangladesh Police have sent a letter to Interpol to bring back Arav Khan, who is a fugitive accused in a murder case of a police inspector.

After the murder, Arav allegedly fled to India and secured an Indian passport under the name of Arav Khan, and went to Dubai.

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