Housewife Killed by Maid in Chattogram

A housewife was killed by a maid at Hathazari Upazila in Chattogram district on Monday, reports media.

The victim was Morjina Begum, 45, wife of Mohammad Shahidul Islam, a resident of BN Mansion of Lal Mia Kerani House in the Upazila.

Police said the 35-year-old maid Sanjita Chakma struck Morjina with a knife while arguing over a jackfruit around 7:30 am, leaving her critically injured.

Locals rescued her and took her to Chittagong Medical College Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.

Police detained Sanjita in connection with killing Morjina, said Hathazari Model Police Station sub-inspector Mohammad Jahangir.

Legal steps in this regard are under process, he added.