Bangladeshi killed in robbery attack in South Africa
A 35-year-old Bangladeshi man has been killed in an attack by a gang of robbers in Hayabusa area of South Africa.
The deceased was identified as Kamal Hussain, alias Asif Iqbal, who was a businessman by profession.
The incident occurred around 3pm Bangladesh time on Wednesday. A group of bandits attacked him at his workplace, confirmed Kamal Hussain's nephew Arafat Hossain Sifat.
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Arafat said his uncle's colleagues in South Africa confirmed the death through a video call.
Hailing from the Gohatta area of Mograpara union in Sonargaon upazila of Narayanganj, Kamal was living in South Africa for the last 10 years. He left behind his wife and daughter.
"Kamal uncle operated a shop in South Africa's Hayabusa area. The shop was targeted by robbers on Wednesday evening. After ransacking the shop, the assailants wrapped his head with polythene and fatally strangled him before fleeing," Arafat said.
Efforts are underway to expedite the repatriation process of Kamal Hussain's body to Bangladesh, with contacts being made with the relevant embassy for assistance.
"We have yet to reach out to Sonargaon police station or the Upazila Nirbahi Officer's office regarding this matter. However, one of our relatives has initiated contact with the embassy concerned. Arrangements are being made to bring his body back to the country," Arafat added.
