DHAKA, Nov. 19 -- The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-4) has arrested two top suspects in the murder of Golam Kibria (50), member secretary of the Jubo Dal's Pallabi unit.

The arrestees are the alleged mastermind and planner of the killing, Md Monir Hossain alias Sohel alias Pata Sohel (30), and Md Sujon alias Bukpora Sujon (35).

Briefing reporters at the RAB Media Centre in Karwan Bazar on Wednesday afternoon, Lt Col Md Mahbub Alam, commanding officer of RAB-4, said the murder stemmed from political conflict and turf war in Pallabi. The killing was premeditated and involved a large financial transaction, according to initial findings.

Both arrestees are active members of the Mirpur-based criminal group known as the 'Four Star Group'.

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