Dhaka, June 11 -- The brutal killing of Rakibul Hasan Sani, widely known in his neighborhood as "Paper Sani," has sent shockwaves through the Pallabi area of the capital, with residents gripped by fear and speculation over the motive behind his death.

While several sources point to a longstanding turf war over drug trade dominance, Sani's family claims he was targeted for standing up against local teenage gangs and narcotics syndicates.

Sani, 32, was the son of Mohammad Sohel of Kalshi area under Pallabi police station. He lived in the area with his wife, parents, and other family members. According to his family, Sani used to make a living selling clothes on footpaths and driving an autorickshaw.

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