Body of Bound Youth Found Floating off Saint Martin’s Beach

Local Correspondent

Police have recovered the decomposed body of an unidentified young man, estimated to be around 30 years old, from the waters near the northern shore of Saint Martin’s Island in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar.

The discovery was made at 12:30 PM on Thursday, December 19, after locals spotted the body during high tide and alerted the authorities, according to Teknaf Police Station Officer-in-Charge Muhammad Gias Uddin.

The victim was found with his hands and feet tied behind his back, dressed in jeans and a full-sleeve sweater. Multiple injury marks were visible on the body, which had swollen, decayed, and emitted a foul odor, with the skin peeling off.

The police suspect the man was killed at least 4-5 days ago, with the body dumped into the sea afterward.

The body has been sent to Cox’s Bazar District Sadar Hospital for an autopsy. Authorities are investigating to uncover the mystery behind the killing.