Online Desk: A woman and her 17-year-old daughter have been killed in Noakhali by an expatriate over money dispute. The deceased were Nur Nahar Begum, 40, wife of Azim Kochi Miah; and her daughter Azim Priyonti, 17, an SSC candidate, residents of ward no 5, Noakhali municipalty.

The incident happened around 10am on Wednesday in Guptanko Barlington area Police, however, arrested Altaf Hossain, 28, an expatriate to Oman, in connection with the incident while he was trying to flee.

Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday evening, police super Md Shahidul Islam said Altaf had an extra-marital affair with victim Nur Nahar when he was in Oman. And Nur Nahar assured him of giving Tk 2.5 lakh for his business if he returns to the country. Getting this type of assurance, Altaf came back home from Oman a week ago. But when he went to Nur Nahar house four to five times for the money, she took time again and again.

On Wednesday June 14) morning, Altaf again went to the victim’s house for the money. Then an altercation took place between them as Nur Nahar refused to give the money. At one stage, Altaf stabbed Nur Nahar indiscriminately with a knife. When Priyonti came to save her mother, Altaf also stabbed her.

To protect herself, Priyonti instantly leave the place. When accused Altaf tried to flee, police caught him red handed with the help of local people. Nur Nahar died on the spot and Priyonti succombed to her injuries on way to 250-Bed General Hospital. The body was sent to the hospital morgue for autopsy. A case in this regard is under process. During primary interrogation, Altaf admitted to committing the double murder.