Dhaka, Dec. 15 -- The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has detained the wife, brother-in-law, and a female associate of Faisal Karim Masud, the prime suspect in the attempted murder of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inquilab Mancha and a potential parliamentary candidate for Dhaka-8.

The detainees have been identified as Masud's wife Samia, his brother-in-law Shipu, and a friend named Maria.

According to RAB, Samia and Shipu were detained in Narayanganj on Sunday, while Maria was detained in Dhaka. All three were later handed over to Paltan Police Station.

RAB Director (Law and Media Wing) Wing Commander MZM Intekhab Chowdhury said several cheque books allegedly signed by Faisal Karim Masud, along with electronic devices, were recovere...