Domestic helper working at of police officer’s home falls to death

Desk Report

Publisted at 4:43 PM, Mon Feb 19th, 2024

A domestic helper on Monday (19 February) died after falling from the rooftop of a ten-story building in the capital’s Malibagh area where she worked.

"The deceased has been identified as Anwara Begum, 40. She had been working as a domestic helper at the home of Mirpur Division DB Assistant Commissioner Tariqul Islam for the last 16 months," said Shahjahanpur Police Station Officer-In-Charge Sujit Kumar Saha.

"Police went to the spot after being informed. Anwara Begum was rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH). The doctor on duty declared her dead," he added.

CCTV footage from the rooftop revealed that Anwara Begum was walking alone along the roof cornice when she suddenly fell, police added.

The body has been placed at DMCH mortuary for autopsy.

Anwara Begum hailed from Brahmanbaria's Sadar Upazila and is the daughter of the late Kamal Miah.

 

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