Star Online Report
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four-member team of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and
detectives inspected the crime scene at Dhaka University where
writer-blogger Avijit Roy was killed on February 26.
The FBI team along with Detective Branch of Police (DB) officials went to the murder site around 1:20pm and were inspecting in and around the spot including Bangla Academy where Avijit was brutally murdered.
The US investigators also collected footages to help in the investigation of his killing.
After inspecting the spot, Krishna Pada Roy, DB deputy commissioner (south division) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), told reporters that they would get necessary support from the FBI to find out the clue behind the murder.
“FBI team told us that they will extend their technological assistance to help the investigation process. And we expect the main motive behind the killing will be unearthed through mutual cooperation,” he added.
Earlier on Thursday, the four-member team of the FBI arrived in Dhaka to help investigate the murder of Avijit Roy and also met the DB officials at their Minto Road office and discussed about the murder case.
The
Bangladesh-born US citizen was hacked to death by unknown assailants on
February 26 on the Dhaka University campus and his wife, Rafida Ahmed
Bonya was left seriously injured.
Following the murder, US Department of State Spokesperson Jen Psaki in a statement said Washington was ready to assist the investigation into the brutal killing, if sought.
Members of FBI team collecting data near Bangla Academy at Dhaka University, Friday afternoon. Photo: STAR
The FBI team along with Detective Branch of Police (DB) officials went to the murder site around 1:20pm and were inspecting in and around the spot including Bangla Academy where Avijit was brutally murdered.
FBI team collecting data at the murder scene. Photo: STAR
After inspecting the spot, Krishna Pada Roy, DB deputy commissioner (south division) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), told reporters that they would get necessary support from the FBI to find out the clue behind the murder.
“FBI team told us that they will extend their technological assistance to help the investigation process. And we expect the main motive behind the killing will be unearthed through mutual cooperation,” he added.
Earlier on Thursday, the four-member team of the FBI arrived in Dhaka to help investigate the murder of Avijit Roy and also met the DB officials at their Minto Road office and discussed about the murder case.
FBI team viisting the murder scene. Photo: STAR
Following the murder, US Department of State Spokesperson Jen Psaki in a statement said Washington was ready to assist the investigation into the brutal killing, if sought.
Published: 3:00 pm Friday, March 06, 2015
Last modified: 6:36 pm Friday, March 06, 2015
