Bangladeshi expat shot dead in South Africa
Feni Correspondent
A Bangladeshi businessman was shot dead by armed robbers in South Africa on Thursday night (Bangladesh time).
The incident occurred around 9pm in Vepener, a town in the Free State Province of South Africa.
The deceased was identified as Kamrul Islam, 33, son of the late Abdul Mannan Miah of the Ozi Ullah Hafez Bari. He was a resident of Karmullahpur village in Yakubpur Union under Daganbhuiyan upazila of Feni district.
Kamruzzaman, elder brother of Kamrul, confirmed the incident.
Kamruzzaman said that his brother Kamrul moved to South Africa 12 years ago and initially did a job before starting his own business. He was planning to return to Bangladesh soon.
He said that two Black robbers stormed Kamrul’s shop while he was closing for the night. The assailants looted cash and valuables from the store before forcing Kamrul outside, believing he had more money in his car.
There, they shot him in the left side of his chest, killing him on the spot, according to eyewitnesses.
He further said that they are in touch with their relatives in South Africa, and preparations are underway to bring his body back home. He also sought the government's cooperation.
Daganbhuiyan Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) SM Azharul Islam said he is aware of the incident and that efforts are being made to contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the matter.
