CU student found hanging in Chattogram

The deceased was identified as Omar Faruk Sumon, a student of the Arabic department (2021–22 session).

Police said Sumon’s body was found hanging from a ceiling-fan hook at his uncle’s house around 8:30pm.

According to family members, Sumon had been living at his uncle’s house at House 17, Lane 5 in Khulshi, along with his elder brother. Two days earlier, Sumon’s uncle and his family had left for Turkey, leaving the two brothers at home.

On Thursday morning, around 8am, Sumon’s elder brother left for work, leaving him alone in the house. Around 4pm, Sumon phoned his brother and asked, “Where are you? How long will it take to get home?” His brother told him he would be late.

A short while later, calls from the elder brother went unanswered. Their mother also called Sumon from home and informed the elder brother when she could not reach him.

Being worried, the elder brother asked the building’s caretaker to check the flat. The caretaker rang the doorbell but received no response.

The elder brother then rushed home, opened the door with his key, and found Sumon hanging, reports UNB. 

On information, police recovered the body around 9pm, said Khulshi Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Shahinur Zaman.

A note was found at the scene that read: “I am Sumon, Omar Faruk Sumon. I have no hopes or aspirations. And I have no complaints against anyone. May everyone be well.”

“Although the initial investigation suggests suicide, we are looking into all possible angles,” the OC added.

The body was sent to Chittagong Medical College (CMC) Hospital for autopsy.