The tragic stabbing of Kulsama Akter, a 27-year-old mother, in Bradford has prompted a widespread police search for suspect Habibur Masum and sparked a wave of community support and calls for justice.
In a distressing incident that unfolded in Bradford’s city center on a Saturday afternoon, a young woman named Kulsama Akter, aged 27 and originally from Bangladesh, was fatally stabbed while pushing a pram. The attack, which has deeply shocked the local community, led to the unfortunate death of Akter, leaving behind an infant aged around four or five months. Witnesses to the event, including Geo Khan who attempted to help the victim, described the scene as harrowing, noting that Akter had no pulse by the time he reached her.
West Yorkshire Police, actively investigating the case, have identified Habibur Masum, a student in the UK, as a suspect in connection with the stabbing. Masum, who has been described by acquaintances as familiar and friendly, is currently being sought by the authorities. In a related development, the police have arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion of assisting an offender, indicating the depth and breadth of the ongoing investigation.
The community’s response to the tragic event has involved mourning and disbelief, evidenced by the tributes and flowers laid at the scene for Akter. The local residents have been coming together to support each other, and the bereaved family, during this challenging period. The incident has prompted calls for justice, with the Prime Minister’s office expressing condolences to Akter’s family and emphasizing the need to locate Masum.
Authorities are urging members of the public to come forward with any information on the whereabouts of Habibur Masum and to assist in the investigation. As the search for the suspect continues, the community and law enforcement officials are united in their desire to see justice served for Kulsama Akter and her family.