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Body of retired air force officer found in Tongi area
Authorities have recovered the body of former Flight Lieutenant Tahsif Souri in the Tongi locality near Dhaka. The discovery marks a development in a case that had raised concerns among military circles.
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The body of Tahsif Souri, a retired officer who previously served as a flight lieutenant in the Bangladesh Air Force, was discovered in Tongi, an industrial area adjoining the capital. Local residents alerted law enforcement agencies after locating the remains, prompting authorities to initiate an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Details regarding the exact location and condition of the body remain limited at this stage. Officials have begun preliminary inquiries to establish the timeline and cause of death, with the body expected to undergo a post-mortem examination to determine the precise circumstances.
The recovery has drawn attention from military and civilian authorities, as cases involving retired defence personnel often receive heightened scrutiny. Investigators are examining all angles as part of their standard investigative protocol, though no official statements regarding foul play or other specifics have been released.
The Tongi area, situated north of Dhaka, has been the focus of several investigations in recent years. Authorities have appealed for any information from the public that might assist in their ongoing inquiries into the matter.