A Bangladeshi national was killed by a fellow citizen in Jeddah on Sunday after a heated argument over political issues back home. “Yes, it’s confirmed. We’ve already sent one of our officials to look into the matter,” Consul General of Bangladesh Mission in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia M Nazmul Islam said over phone. Responding to a question, he said they are yet get the identity of the victim and the alleged murderer. “We hope we’ll be able to get back to you with detailed information regarding the matter by tomorrow (Monday).” Nazmul Islam also said there might have been some arrests in connection with the killing. “However, I can’t tell you the details.” Meanwhile, Jeddah police sent a forensics team to the site after receiving information that a body had been found in a south Jeddah neighbourhood. Police cordoned off the area and gathered evidence and fingerprints and a search, and a probe team has launched an investigating into the incident. The body bears bruises and police suspect a foul play, reports Saudi Gazette mentioning that after identifying the victim, they began questioning his friends and acquaintances. Police soon learned that the victim had been constantly arguing with a compatriot about political and sectarian issues in their country. Police began an extensive search for the suspect and searched his possible hideouts. The man was finally captured in a house in Al-Ghulail district. He confessed to the crime and said he had planned to hide from the authorities and later hand himself over as an illegal resident so he could be deported. – UNB
