A man has been arrested in Cox’s Bazar’s Ukhiya upazila for allegedly killing his four-year-old daughter following a domestic altercation over money to buy drugs.
The incident occurred on Friday night in the Monkhali Konarpara area under Jaliapalong union. The accused, Aman Ullah, 35, reportedly attacked his daughter in a fit of rage after his wife fled the house during a heated argument.
According to local accounts, Aman Ullah had long struggled with drug addiction and frequently quarreled with his wife, Josna Akhter, over money. During the latest dispute, he allegedly tried to assault her. Fearing for her safety, Josna left the house and sought shelter at a neighbor’s residence.
In her absence, Aman Ullah reportedly turned his anger toward their daughter, Kaniz Fatema Juthi, striking her with a hammer and killing her instantly. He then dumped the child’s body in a nearby canal.
Police arrived at the scene after being alerted by locals and family members. Following a search operation, the body was recovered from the canal and Aman Ullah was taken into custody.
The victim’s body has been sent to Cox’s Bazar District Sadar Hospital for autopsy as the investigation continues.
