3 bike riders killed in Cumilla

Three motorcycle riders were killed after their vehicle hit an electric poll and lost control in Palpara bridge area of Cumilla Sadar.

The incident took place around 1 am on Monday (December 23).

The deceased were identified as Ahad Hossain, 14, son of Kawsar Hossain; Emon, 15, son of Zakir Hossain and Emon, 16, son of Monir Hossain.

Mohinul Islam, the officer-in-charge (OC) of Cumilla Kotwali Model police station, confirmed the incident and said, “Being informed, police were sent to the spot. Three bodies were handed over to their families after they were recovered.”