In a recent development that has gripped the community of Naniarchar in Rangamati, a significant arrest has been made in connection with the long-standing case of the murder of Army officer Captain Nurul Alam Gaji. The individual apprehended in this case is none other than Nikhil Nath, a 58-year-old resident of the area, who was taken into custody by the police after 18 years of evading capture.
The arrest took place on a Tuesday, as law enforcement officers pounced on Nath near the premises of the local hospital in the upazila. Providing confirmation of the arrest, Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Nazir Alam of the Naniarchar Police Station shed light on the details of the operation that led to Nath’s capture.
It has come to light that Nikhil Nath is associated with the Awami League office in Naniarchar, serving as the department’s director. The meticulous planning and execution of the arrest were based on a warrant issued against Nath under Section 302/34 of the Penal Code, following an undercover investigation into the case.
Looking back at the tragic events of December 27, 2006, when an armed attack was launched against a patrol team of the army in the hills of Naniarchar, resulting in the fatal shooting of Captain Nurul Alam Gaji, one cannot help but feel the weight of the loss that the community has endured. The incident led to the filing of a murder case against nine individuals, including Nath, by Surgeon Mohiuddin Islam Badi of the 24 Bengal Regiment.
The area where the attack took place is a remote spot nestled atop the Jura Hills of Myschhari Para, within the Ghilachhari Union of Naniarchar Upazila. The assailants, believed to be mountain terrorists, targeted the army patrol team with a volley of gunfire, leading to the tragic loss of Captain Gaji’s life.
In the wake of this incident, it was Nikhil Nath who emerged as the prime suspect in the murder case, hailing from the bustling market area of Naniarchar. However, upon learning of the charges against him, Nath resorted to evading capture, going into hiding for a prolonged period that spanned over a decade. Despite law enforcement’s relentless efforts, Nath managed to evade arrest until this recent development.
As the news of Nath’s arrest reverberates through the community, there is a sense of closure and justice finally being served in the case that has haunted the residents of Naniarchar for nearly two decades. The wheels of justice have turned, and Nath will now be subject to legal proceedings to determine his culpability in the heinous crime he is accused of.
Stay tuned for further updates on this unfolding story as the legal process unfolds in the days to come, shedding more light on the events that transpired on that fateful day in 2006.
With the arrest of Nikhil Nath serving as a pivotal moment in the quest for justice, the community of Naniarchar stands united in seeking closure and resolution in the aftermath of the tragic murder that shook their lives.
