Police recovered the bodies of three people, including a husband and wife, from a house in Sylhet city on Wednesday (August 12). The bodies were found around 9am at House No. 111 in the Mitali Residential Area of Raynagar.

The identities of the three deceased could not be confirmed immediately. However, according to local residents, those found dead included Haji Abdus Sattar Mia, a resident of the house, his wife and their domestic helper.

Sylhet Metropolitan Police Additional Deputy Commissioner (Media) Md. Monzurul Alam confirmed the incident. He said police went to the scene after receiving information about a suspected murder. Further details would be provided later.

Locals said Haji Abdus Sattar Mia lived with his family at House No. 111 in the Mitali Residential Area and was known in the neighbourhood as a respected elder.

Kotwali Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Khan Md. Moinul Zakir said police had received information from local residents about the recovery of three bodies. Officers were at the scene investigating the incident, and further details would be disclosed later.