Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Police Probe Alleged Contract Killing Link in Nadia Double Murder
Police are investigating the murders of Anisur Rahman and his son Abu Sufiyan in Nadia.
Two men, Amin Sheikh and Jahangir Sheikh, were recently arrested.
Police say the men claimed they were hired to commit the killings.
They allegedly said Fatema Bibi arranged the contract.
Police have not yet confirmed whether this account is true.
A court gave investigators 10 days to question the two men.
The police are checking who planned, paid for, or helped with the murders.
Thirteen people have now been arrested in connection with the case.
Police said two newly arrested men allegedly admitted taking a ‘supari’ to carry out the killings.
Investigators allege Harnagar panchayat pradhan Fatema Bibi commissioned the murders; police are verifying the claim.
Amin Sheikh was arrested in Karnataka and Jahangir Sheikh in Odisha before being brought to Nakashipara.
A court granted police 10-day custody of both men for interrogation.
The arrests bring the total number of accused in custody to 13 as police search for other alleged conspirators.
- Who
- Former Congress block president Anisur Rahman and his son Abu Sufiyan were killed; Amin Sheikh and Jahangir Sheikh were newly arrested, and police allege Fatema Bibi’s involvement.
- What
- Police are investigating an alleged contract-killing conspiracy behind the double murder.
- When
- The two accused were produced in court on Wednesday; they were brought to Nakashipara late Tuesday night.
- Where
- The killings occurred near Nagadi railway crossing in Nadia; the arrests took place in Karnataka and Odisha.
- Why
- Police are trying to determine who commissioned, planned, financed, facilitated, and carried out the killings.
Police Allegation
Evidence Still Under Verification
Alleged contract
Police Allegation
Police say Amin Sheikh and Jahangir Sheikh admitted taking a ‘supari’ to execute the killings from Fatema Bibi.
Evidence Still Under Verification
The alleged disclosure has not yet been independently confirmed; investigators are checking its accuracy and the men’s precise roles.
Extent of conspiracy
Police Allegation
Police are examining whether Fatema Bibi and additional people planned, financed, coordinated, or facilitated the murders.
Evidence Still Under Verification
The identities and roles of any wider group, including the alleged mastermind, remain undetermined.
- Victims
- Former Congress block president Anisur Rahman and his son Abu Sufiyan
- New arrests
- Amin Sheikh of Harnagar and Jahangir Sheikh of Giridharipur
- Police allegation
- The two men allegedly took a ‘supari’ to carry out the murders
- Alleged commissioner
- Harnagar panchayat pradhan Fatema Bibi
- Court order
- 10-day police custody for interrogation
- Arrest locations
- Amin Sheikh was arrested in Karnataka; Jahangir Sheikh was arrested in Odisha
- Total arrests
- 13 people have been arrested in connection with the case