Srinagar, Nov 10 : Adnan Altaf case: Eastern Medical College in Cumilla has shared a detailed account of the events surrounding the death of Adnan Altaf, a fourth-year MBBS student from Dangerpora, Sopore. In a statement to Asian News Hub (ANH), the college explained the sequence of events leading to his disappearance and the recovery of his body.
Bangladesh Adnan Altaf case: Student goes missing from campus
According to the college, Adnan left the campus at around 11:36 PM on November 2 and did not return. His body was found floating in a pond near the Dhaka-Chittagong Highway on the morning of November 4.
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Following his disappearance, his mother, classmates, college officials and local police launched an extensive search across several areas in Cumilla. They tried to trace the missing student, but their initial efforts did not produce any results.
Authorities later recovered Adnan’s body and sent it for a post-mortem examination at Cumilla Government Medical College Hospital.
Bangladesh Adnan Altaf death investigation underway
The college further stated that Bangladeshi agencies, including DGFI, NSI and PBI, have taken up the investigation into Adnan’s death.
The investigation is underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. However, the college statement did not provide further details about the findings of the agencies.
Eastern Medical College also said its authorities extended financial and administrative support to Adnan’s family. The college coordinated arrangements to bring his body back to India.
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Adnan Altaf’s mortal remains reach Srinagar
Adnan’s mortal remains reached Srinagar on November 10. His body was then taken to his native village in Dangerpora, Sopore, where his last rites were performed.
The death of the Kashmiri MBBS student has drawn attention to the circumstances of his disappearance in Bangladesh. His family and others are awaiting further details as the investigation continues.
Eastern Medical College expressed condolences to the bereaved family. It also thanked the authorities and the Indian High Commission for their support in the matter.
–ANH
