Missing AL leader's body found in jungle

Police have recovered the throat-slit body of an Awami League (AL) leader in Ataikula, Pabna, a day after he went missing, reports bdnews24.com.

Mojibur Rahman, chief of Ataikula Police Station said the body was recovered around 4:30pm on Saturday from a small jungle in the Uttar Para area of Ratanpur under Bhulbaria Union.

The deceased, Abdus Shukur, 40, was a native of Ratanpur village. He served as the vice-president of Ward No. 9 Awami League in Bhulbaria Union.

Citing family members and locals, police said Shukur left his home at around 09:00 pm on Friday.