Dhaka, July 3 -- The attack and murder of three in a house in Cumilla's Muradnagar Upazila was premeditated, according to claims made by the victims' family.

They said the incident began from a dispute over a stolen mobile phone, alleging the attack was planned on Wednesday and carried out the day after.

Some local residents, however, said the family has long been involved in drug-related activities and several members have pending drug cases against them.

Given their influence in the area, locals believe the attack could also have been linked to these alleged criminal ties.

According to police, the incident occurred at Koroibari village in the Upazila's Bangra Bazar Thana around 9am on Thursday, alleging drug dealing and criminal act...